England international Jamie Vardy has signed a new four-year deal at Leicester City, keeping him at the club until 2022.
Jamie, 31, signs on the eve of his seventh season with the Foxes, having taken his goal tally to 88 in Leicester blue with 20 during the 2017/18 Premier League campaign – form that secured his place in the England squad that reached the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Since signing from then non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012, Vardy has completed an impressive rise to the top of the English game, firmly establishing himself as one of the best strikers in the Premier League.
Speaking to LCFC.com, Vardy said: “Everybody knows how I feel about playing for this Football Club and it’s a great feeling to know that I can look forward to another four years as a Leicester City player.
“The journey that me, the team and the Club have been on in the past few years has been incredible. Going into the new season, it’s an exciting time for Leicester City and I’m delighted to be part of it.”
During his Leicester City career, Vardy has featured 233 times, scoring 88 goals in all competitions, and is now the 10th all-time top goal-scorer for the Football Club.
The Sheffield-born forward was a key figure in Leicester’s promotion to the Premier League in 2013/14, scoring 16 goals, and also played an important role in City’s historic escape from possible relegation upon their return to the top-flight.
footballfanatic™
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When Leicester won the title he had a chance to join a bigger club in PL, but he remained loyal to Leicester and he still is.
valverdeking
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This player is a long time England player and Leicester player now. With Maherz gone, Kante and Maguire to leave his is the big man
Abdelfattah47
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He really deserves the contract as he is usually giving his all, plus he had the chance to join a big club after they won the PL but he was loyal. I think he's the longest serving player in the team so far. Good luck in your career!