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Jamie Vardy Announces Leicester City Departure After 13 Years

The club icon will leave at the end of the season as Leicester faces relegation to the Championship, marking the end of an era.

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Overview

  • Jamie Vardy confirmed he will leave Leicester City at the conclusion of the season after a 13-year tenure with the club.
  • Leicester City’s relegation to the Championship was sealed following a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool, ending a difficult season for the team.
  • Vardy, who played a pivotal role in Leicester’s 2016 Premier League title win, described the current campaign as a 'total embarrassment.'
  • Club Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha praised Vardy as 'unique' and expressed deep gratitude for his contributions to the club’s success.
  • Leicester is preparing a fitting farewell for Vardy, who exits having made 496 appearances and won multiple titles, including the Premier League and FA Cup.