Jamie Vardy’s glittering Leicester City career will end this summer with the club announcing his departure after 13 years at the King Power Stadium.
Vardy, perhaps the greatest player in City history, is out of contract at the end of this campaign and after months of speculation, it has now been confirmed that his time at the club is over.

He will leave with a Premier League title, an FA Cup triumph and two Championship promotions to his name.

But his career at the club ends on a relegation, one that he described as a “total embarrassment”.

It is not expected that 38-year-old Vardy will retire and he will now look for his next club.
He has five more games, including two at the King Power Stadium, in which to represent the club and potentially add to his tally of 198 goals.

That puts him third in the club’s all-time scoring ranks. He also ranks third for appearances on 496.

Vardy’s departure will signal the end of an era at City, with the number nine the last remaining squad member from the 2016 title win still playing for the club.
In a statement, City chairman Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha said: “Jamie is unique. He is a special player and an even more special person.

He holds a place in the hearts of everyone connected to Leicester City, and he certainly has my deepest respect and affection. I am endlessly grateful for everything he has given to this football club.

“Although Jamie’s time with us as a player is ending, he and his family will always be welcomed back to King Power Stadium with open arms after all he has achieved.
“On behalf of everyone at Leicester City, I wish Jamie and his family the very best for the future and I know our supporters will join us in giving him the send-off he deserves at the end of this season.”