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Leicester City's legend, Jamie Vardy is all set to leave the Foxes at the end of the season. Leicester City are one of the three teams that would be relegated from the ongoing Premier League 2024-25 season.
Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of Premier League season
The 38-year-old forward has been at the thick of things during his 13 year long stint with the club. He has notched up 198 goals in his 495 appearances and played a major role in their Premier League title back in 2016.
Not just this, he also has an FA Cup, Community Shield and two Championship titles to his name, while playing for the Foxes. In the club's statement, they have even mentioned him as their 'greatest ever player'.
I've been here so long that I truly never thought it would end, so this has not only been really difficult for me to write but also a really difficult decision to make, Vardy said in a video published on his social media.
Leicester City has been my second home and my extended family and my life for 13 years. The club, the city, the people mean so much to me and my family. It's a place that has shaped the lives of our kids who have been so lucky to call Leicester home for so long. But for me the time has come to say goodbye.
Vardy's ongoing season with the Foxes hasn't been up to the mark as the club have been already relegated. Ruud van Nistelrooy's side is currently 19th in the Premier League with just 18 points to their name and the last time Vardy featured for the Foxes, was back on May 18 against Ipswich Town.
But, Vardy is just leaving the club, not football as he insists he is not yet calling time on his future.
My only regret, and I'm devastated about this, is that I'm not saying farewell to you [the fans] on the back of a much better season, Vardy added. This isn't the way I wanted my career here to finish.
This isn't retirement. I want to keep playing and doing my enjoy most: Scoring goals. Hopefully there are a few more for Leicester between now and the end of the season and many more in the future. I might be 38 but I still have the desire and ambition to achieve so much more.
This season, Vardy was able to score only seven goals. But, his best campaign for the team came in 2015-16, when he had great chemistry with Riyad Mahrez as the Foxes went on to lift the Premier League title.
Jamie is unique, stated Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha. 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.
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.
It will be interesting to see how Leicester City uses their veteran in the remaining five matches.
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