Jamie Vardy to leave Leicester City after 13-year Premier League run

Jamie Vardy’s remarkable journey with Leicester City is coming to a close, ending a story that saw him rise from non-league football to Premier League glory. After 13 seasons, nearly 500 appearances, and 198 goals, Vardy will part ways with the Foxes at the end of the current campaign.

From Non-League Roots to Premier League Champion

Vardy joined Leicester in 2012 for £1 million, moving from non-league Fleetwood Town. His early years with the club laid the foundation for an extraordinary breakthrough in the 2015-16 season when he led Leicester to one of the most unlikely title wins in English football history. That season, he set a Premier League record by scoring in 11 consecutive matches and ended with 24 goals.

Beyond the league title, Vardy played a crucial role in Leicester’s 2021 FA Cup victory, helped the club reach the Champions League quarter-finals, and remained a consistent attacking force for over a decade. His tally of 143 Premier League goals makes him Leicester’s top scorer in the competition.

A Difficult Goodbye, but the Journey Continues

Despite a disappointing end to the current season with Leicester’s relegation confirmed, Vardy remains committed to playing. At 38 years old, he is determined to continue his career elsewhere and maintain his passion for scoring goals.

Vardy expressed deep sadness at leaving Leicester but acknowledged that the moment was inevitable. He reflected on his time at the club as filled with unforgettable highs, including surviving relegation battles, historic victories, and building lifelong bonds with supporters.

Leicester has confirmed that Vardy’s final home appearance will be against Ipswich on May 18, offering fans the chance to say goodbye to one of their greatest-ever players.