Jamie Vardy to Leave Leicester City Marking an End of an Era as Striker Eyes Move Abroad

Jamie Vardy has announced that he will leave Leicester City at the end of the season, bringing a historic 13-year spell with the Foxes to a close.

Jamie Vardy To Leave Leicester City After 13 Seasons

Vardy ed Leicester from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012 for just £1 million and went on to become one of the most iconic players in the club’s history.

In an emotional farewell message to fans, the 38-year-old striker said, “It’s finally time to call it a day, which I’m devastated about, but I think the timing is right. Leicester will always have a massive place in my heart.”

The announcement marks the end of a legendary run that included Premier League and FA Cup triumphs, a Golden Boot win in 2020, and 198 goals in 495 appearances—making him one of the club’s all-time greats.

Our greatest ever player, Jamie Vardy, will depart Leicester City this summer 💙

— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 24, 2025

Where Will Jamie Vardy Go Next?

Is Jamie Vardy Going to MLS or Saudi Arabia?

Vardy’s departure doesn’t mean retirement. Despite turning 39 in January, he has made it clear that he plans to continue playing football—and he’s reportedly attracting lucrative offers from abroad.

According to reports, Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs in the United States are expressing strong interest, while Saudi Arabian teams—following the influx of top European talent—are also keen on securing his signature.

Vardy’s former Leicester teammate Riyad Mahrez currently plays in Saudi Arabia, which could further influence a potential move.

Will Jamie Vardy Retire or Continue Playing?

Even during a turbulent season for Leicester that ended in relegation from the Premier League, Vardy remained a key player. He scored 8 goals in 32 appearances and was trusted by both managers, Steve Cooper and Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Vardy has previously expressed his desire to play beyond 40, and with his trademark grit and tenacity still intact, it’s clear he believes he can still deliver on the pitch.

If a Premier League club were to come calling, it’s likely any deal would be performance-based.

Jamie Vardy Leicester Achievements

Vardy’s football journey is the stuff of video games. From being released by Sheffield Wednesday at 16 to playing for Stocksbridge Park Steels, Halifax Town, and Fleetwood Town, his rise through the ranks was anything but conventional.

He ed Leicester in 2012 and played a pivotal role in their 2015–16 Premier League title win—one of the greatest underdog stories in sporting history. He also helped the team lift their first-ever FA Cup trophy in 2021.

Leicester Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha called Vardy “a special player and an even more special person”, adding, “He holds a place in the hearts of everyone connected to Leicester City.”

The greatest.

496 appearances
198 goals
69 assists

1 Preamier League title
1 FA Cup
1 Community Shield
1 Premier League golden boot@vardy7 you will always walk on water down Leicester. 🐐

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— LCFC Data 📊 (@LCFCDATA) April 24, 2025

Could Jamie Vardy Still Hit 200 Goals for Leicester?

With just five games remaining this season, Vardy is sitting on 198 goals for Leicester.

If selected in each remaining fixture, he could cap off his incredible career with the club by reaching the 200-goal milestone—a fitting end to a fairy-tale chapter.