Leicester's greatest player of all time, Jamie Vardy, will be enjoying his 13-year career with the Foxes

Jamie Vardy, the "greatest player in Leicester club history", said goodbye to the club after 13 years with the "Foxes". The 38-year-old joined Leicester in the summer of 2012 and made 496 appearances, contributing 198 goals and 69 assists, and won the Premier League title in 2015/16 with the club, dubbed the 'Miracle of the Blue Foxes'.

In May 2016, Jamie Vardy kissed the Premier League Champions Cup to celebrate Leicester's victory

Jamie Dardy has scored in 11 consecutive Premier League games and helped Leicester to FA Cup triumph in 2021. The decorated striker is set to leave the club at the end of the season, with Leicester officials saying: "Our greatest player of all time, Jamie Vardy, will leave this summer."

Vardy posted a farewell video on social media, affectionately expressing his love for Leicester, but also saying that this is not a retirement declaration, and his career has not yet reached the final chapter; He wants to stay in the Premier League and he feels he can still contribute in the top flight.

The last champion member left the team. Leicester have a poor record this season, with only 18 points from 4 wins, 6 losses and 23 losses in 33 rounds, and have been relegated early. With Vardy's departure, Leicester's miracle Premier League title nine years ago is gone. Vardy's 13-year career in Leicester has seen a series of legendary moments from the Championship to the Champions League, from the incredible escape to a shocking Premier League title.
Ruud van Nistelrooy: He has contributed the most to the club's success. Jamie Vardy has always been the heart and soul of Leicester, with boss Ruud van Nistelrooy paying tribute to the legend in an interview: "His career has been an extraordinary story. He has experienced highs and lows in Leicester and has also played in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa League. His performance and personality in the game are very unique. He is arguably the greatest player in the history of the club and has contributed the most to the club's success. He is just four games away from making 500 appearances for the club and two goals away from scoring 200 goals. These figures, combined with all the accolades he has received, make up the complete picture. ”

Jamie Vardy (second from left) celebrates Leicester's ninth goal (9-0) at Southampton in October 2019

Ruud van Nistelrooy also reflected on Jamie Vardy's upbringing, coming up in the amateur league and eventually becoming a central figure at the club: 'I had a special conversation with him and he told me about his decision. We talked for 45 minutes and talked about a lot of things. It was a really great conversation. He has been through many ups and downs, always loyal to the club, performing as well as he can, being positive, fast and intuitive, and loved by the fans. He is a very honest person and always outspoken. He has had a big impact on the team, not only as our top scorer but also as a great support for us in difficult times. ”

With five games left in the Premier League this season, the penultimate round against Iswich will be Leicester fans' last chance to pay tribute to Vardy at home. Ruud van Nistelrooy said: "It's his farewell game and it's a huge motivation for the team. We want to fight for this and commemorate his 13 years of service to the club and all his achievements. His farewell deserves the utmost respect from the club, the fans and all those who love football. Now, he has the opportunity to continue enjoying the last days of his career in a new place. ”