After nearly 13 years of unforgettable moments, Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the current season. The announcement marks the end of an era—not just for the club, but for English football.
“It’s gutting,” Vardy admitted in his emotional statement. “I feel gutted this day is coming, but I knew it would come eventually. I have had 13 unbelievable years at this club, with lots of success, and some downs, but the majority all highs.”
Those "highs" are etched into football history. Signed from Fleetwood Town in 2012 for just £1 million, Vardy's rise is the stuff of legend. From non-league football to Premier League champion, from underdog to icon, Vardy became the heartbeat of Leicester City and an inspiration across the globe.
In his time at the King Power Stadium, Vardy helped deliver:
The impossible 2015–16 Premier League title
The FA Cup in 2021
Two Championship titles
The Community Shield
And 26 caps for England, including appearances in major tournaments
His explosive pace, relentless energy, and eye for goal made him a nightmare for defenders and a fan favourite. But more than his goals, it was his attitude—his fearlessness, his work ethic, and his loyalty—that made him truly irreplaceable.
“Leicester will always have a place in my heart,” he said. And surely, Leicester fans will say the same of him. From fairytale beginnings to lifting silverware on the biggest stage, Jamie Vardy didn’t just play for Leicester—he became Leicester.
As he prepares to close this extraordinary chapter, the football world salutes a proper legend of the game.
Thank you, Jamie Vardy.
