Leicester City captain Jamie Vardy to leave after 13 years

Leicester City have confirmed that captain Jamie Vardy will leave the club at the end of the season, marking the end of a remarkable 13-year tenure.

The news comes after Leicester’s immediate relegation to the Championship was confirmed on Sunday, following a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. In the aftermath, Vardy described the season as a “total embarrassment.”

Vardy has racked up 496 appearances for Leicester since joining from Fleetwood Town in 2012.

He played a pivotal role in Leicester’s fairy-tale Premier League title win in 2016, famously breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record by scoring in 11 consecutive matches.

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Last season, Vardy netted 18 goals to help Leicester secure promotion from the Championship, but this year, he has struggled with form, scoring just seven goals in the league.

Leicester, who travel to Wolves on Saturday, currently sit 19th in the Premier League, having earned 18 points from 33 matches.

They have suffered 16 losses in their past 18 games under Ruud van Nistelrooy, and the Dutchman is unlikely to remain in charge next season.

Leicester City Chairman, Aiyawatt 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.”

Srivaddhanaprabha added: “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.”