Vardy extends stay at Leicester after Premier League promotion

Jamie Vardy has extended his contract with Leicester City until June 2025 as he prepares to play another season in the Premier League, the promoted club announced on Friday.

Vardy scored 20 times in all competitions, including 18 goals in the second-tier Championship, as Leicester won the league and earned automatic promotion to the top flight.

The 37-year-old, who won the Premier League in 2015-16 and the Golden Boot for most goals in 2019-20, has shown no signs of slowing down and is keen to add to his tally of 190 goals for the club .

“To get the numbers we did (last season), I’m excited for him, but there’s a lot more to come. I take care of myself,” said Vardy.

“I’ve always said age is just a number. My legs feel good so that’s why I keep going until my legs say “that’s it, game over”. There will be a day when that comes, but it’s not right now.

“We’re looking forward to another season in the Premier League and see what we can do. One hundred percent, it’s the best league in the world. That’s where you want to play your football.”

Vardy also played for England, scoring seven times in 26 appearances, but retired from international duty in 2018 after being used sparingly at the World Cup.