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Vardy is mulling a new deal with Leicester after EPL promotion

June 7, (THEWILL)- Jamie Vardy has committed his future to Leicester City by signing a new contract that runs until June 2025. The 37-year-old striker has been instrumental in the Foxes’ promotion campaign last season, scoring 18 points. objectives.

Vardy’s new deal means he will play at least one more season in the English Premier League with Leicester. The former England international fired the club to the 2015/2016 EPL title against all odds and won the Golden Boot in 2019/2020.

Despite his advancing years, Vardy showed no signs of slowing down, netting 20 times in all competitions in 2023/24. “My legs feel good so that’s why I keep going until my legs say ‘That’s it, game over,'” Vardy said. “There will be a day when that comes, but it’s not right now.”

Leicester’s talisman is relishing the chance to test himself in the top flight again after a season-long absence. “We’re looking forward to another season in the Premier League and seeing what we can do. One hundred percent, it’s the best league in the world. That’s where you want to play football,” said Vardy.

Vardy retired from international duty in 2018 after making 26 appearances and scoring 7 goals for England. The focus is now on sacking Leicester for top safety next term.


Jude Obafemi

Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching and delivering sports news for both print and digital publications.


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