Jamie Vardy’s time at Leicester City is expected to come to an end this summer as his contract expires at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy ‘seems sure’ to leave the King Power Stadium in the summer when his contract expires.
Jamie Vardy’s Leicester City story
The striker has already made himself a Foxes’ legend, and his contribution to the club since signing from Fleetwood Town for around £1m in 2012 is well-known.
Vardy was top scorer for the club as they won the Premier League in 2016, and he also starred as they won the FA Cup a few years later. In total, he has scored 187 goals, and counting, in 487 appearances for Leicester, with the 37-year-old once again their top scorer this season, having found the net 15 times in 32 games to help Enzo Maresca’s side to top of the table.
| Championship Table (As it stands April 23rd) | ||||
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 1 | Leicester City | 43 | 42 | 91 |
| 2 | Leeds United | 44 | 43 | 90 |
| 3 | Ipswich Town | 43 | 32 | 89 |
| 4 | Southampton | 43 | 29 | 84 |
Therefore, his status as a hero among the Leicester support is already secure, but with his deal at the club running out in a matter of months, there are doubts about his future.
Jamie Vardy could be set for Leicester City exit
As has been well-documented, the Midlands outfit is in a difficult financial position, and there is an expectation that they will be hit with a points deduction if they do secure promotion to the Premier League for breaking their rules in the past.
As a result, the club will have to be careful financially, and the Telegraph has revealed that Vardy’s ‘lucrative’ deal means he is one of several players who are expected to move on in the summer.
“Foxes’ greatest signing seems sure to leave at the end of the season but is determined to carry on playing and will not be short of suitors.
“With Leicester under pressure to raise money before June 30 to avoid further punishments next year, Vardy’s lucrative contract and his age mean that ruthless decisions will have to be taken.
“Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Marc Albrighton and Dennis Praet are in a similar position, and unlikely to remain at the club beyond the summer.”
Jamie Vardy could leave Leicester City on a high
Given all he has done for the club, it’s going to be a very sad day for all connected to Leicester whenever Vardy does depart.
But, you could make a case to say that this would be the right time. Obviously, the financial situation plays a part, and the club won’t want to be offering him another big deal at 37.
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