Leicester City have confirmed that Jamie Vardy will leave the club at the end of the 2024/25 season. This marks the end of a 13-year journey for one of the club’s greatest icons.
Confirmation from the club and Vardy
Leicester’s official website reads:
“We can confirm that legendary striker Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City this summer. After 13 seasons, he has become one of the club’s all-time greats.”
Shortly after, Vardy also shared on social media that he will leave the team after his contract ends in June this year. He leaves on a free transfer.
Unsuccessful final season
Leicester have had a difficult season. Just four days ago, the team was officially relegated after losing to Liverpool in round 33 of the Premier League.
Jamie Vardy has also not been in good form. At 38, he is affected by age and declining fitness. This season, Vardy has only scored 8 goals in 32 matches in all competitions. In the Premier League alone, he has 7 goals.
Impressive numbers
Despite his recent decline in form, Vardy has still left a big mark. In total, he has scored 198 goals and had 69 assists in 496 matches for Leicester City. In the Premier League, he scored 143 goals and assisted 47 times in 338 matches.
In particular, he holds the record of scoring in 11 consecutive matches in the Premier League. This achievement has not been broken. In addition, he also won the Golden Boot award in the 2019/20 season with 23 goals.
An inspirational journey
Jamie Vardy is a clear example of hard work and perseverance. He started from small teams, playing in semi-professional leagues such as Fleetwood Town. However, with will and determination, he has risen to the top of English football.
Vardy once played for England, participated in Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018. His journey has inspired millions of football lovers.
Farewell to a legend
Vardy’s farewell to Leicester is not only a separation between player and team. It is also a farewell to a brilliant period of history.
Even at 38 years old, he still plays with all his heart. Vardy’s goals, records and fighting spirit will live forever in the hearts of fans.
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