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Jamie Vardy to Leave Leicester City After 13 Years Following Relegation

The club's all-time Premier League top scorer confirmed his departure at the end of the season, with his final home game set for May 18 against Ipswich Town.

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Overview

  • Vardy, 38, departs Leicester City after a transformative 13-year tenure, including the club's improbable 2016 Premier League title and 2021 FA Cup victory.
  • Leicester City confirmed Vardy's exit following their relegation from the Premier League, marking the end of an era for the club's greatest-ever player.
  • Vardy has scored 198 goals in nearly 500 appearances since joining from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012 for £1 million.
  • He expressed regret over the club's disappointing season, calling it a 'total embarrassment' but reaffirmed his intent to continue playing, with interest reportedly coming from Major League Soccer.
  • Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha praised Vardy as 'unique' and thanked him for his contributions ahead of his farewell match on May 18.