Jamie Vardy, the legendary striker who helped Leicester City win the Premier League in 2016, has announced he will leave the club at the end of the 2024-25 season.
The 38 year old forward joined Leicester from Fleetwood Town in 2012 for just £1 million. Since then, he became the face of the club, scoring 143 goals in 338 Premier League games and winning the Golden Boot in the 2019-20 season. His incredible 24-goal season helped lead Leicester to one of football’s most unbelievable title wins.
His loyalty and work ethic made him a fan favorite and a club legend. Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha called Vardy “a unique and special person,” promising that he and his family will always be welcome at the King Power Stadium.
In a heartfelt video message, Vardy shared his feelings about Leicester’s recent struggles. The club was relegated to the Championship after losing 1-0 to Liverpool on April 20. Despite scoring eight goals this season, Vardy described the campaign as a “total mess” and said he was “angry and sad” about how it ended.