Jamie Vardy latest LIVE: Leicester City announce veteran striker to leave club

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Leicester City announce that striker Jamie Vardy will leave the club at the end of the season
Vardy: 'Gutted that this day has come...but I think the timing is right'
Chairman Srivaddhanaprabha: Vardy 'holds a place in the hearts of everyone connected to Leicester City'
The 38-year-old has been at Leicester for 13 seasons after making the move from Fleetwood in 2012
He won the Premier League title with Leicester in 2016 as well as the league's Player of the Season
Vardy also claimed the golden boot in the 2019-20 campaign, scoring 23 goals
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Joe Rindl, Adwaidh Rajan, Charlotte Coates & Karan Vinod. Edited by Murray Burnell.

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Get Involved - 'One of the best goal scorers in Premier League history'published at 12:31 British Summer Time
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Jamie Vardy has to be one of the best premiership players of all time when you consider where he has come from, how late in his career he reached the premier league and what he has achieved. One of the best goal scorers in Premier League history. Should’ve played more for England but Southgate loved his Kane. Well done Jamie you’re an inspiration.
Richard, Kent
Vardy - the trophiespublished at 12:29 British Summer Time
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Postpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time
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Every party must end eventually.
There's no news yet as to whether Jamie Vardy is retiring from football. Just that he'll not be a Leicester player in 2025-26.
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Absolutely dreaded this day coming, but all good things seem to come to an end, Jamie Vardy, it's been one hell of a party!
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On social media Leicester have just called Jamie Vardy "our greatest ever player".
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Get Involved - 'Tremendous player and character'published at 12:20 British Summer Time
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Love Jamie Vardy. I’m a Man United fan and there were rumours Josè wanted him during his spell. I’d have taken him this year to be honest, he would have still bought us goals! Tremendous player and character. His pre-game red bull ritual and hatred of corner flags will go down in legend, as of course the famous 2016 title win - I don’t think there was a genuine football fan in the country who could begrudge Vardy and Leicester that title. What a servant to the club and the game. Massively under-utilised by England though. Cheers Jamie.
Alex, Reading
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Vardy. Statue required.
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'I think the timing is right'published at 12:15 British Summer Time
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Jamie Vardy on Leicester's social media channels: "Gutted that this day has come but I knew it was going to come eventually. I've had 13 unbelievable years at this club with lots of success, some down but the majority all highs. It's finally time to call it a day which I am devastated about.
"But I think the timing is right, just wanna sincerely thank you all for taking me in as one of your own. Leicester will always have a massive place in my heart and I'll make sure that I'll be following for years to come in what I hope will be even more success for the club.
"But as for now, this is my goodbye but you will see me again, I promise."
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Best memory has to be that goal against Liverpool when he lobbed Mignolet from 40 yards out!!
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Jamie Vardy says he's "gutted this day has come" in a video posted on Leicester's social media accounts.
Full quotes from him to come.
'I am endlessly grateful for everything he has given'published at 12:07 British Summer Time
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Leicester City chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, said on the club's official website: "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.
"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."
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Joe Rindl
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Wow, huge news!
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"Your tributes to Jamie Vardy and is the 38-year-old Leicester's greatest every player?"
Vardy set to leave Leicesterpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time
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Jamie Vardy is set to leave Leicester at the end of the season after 13 years at the King Power, say the club.
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Get Involved - 'if they can’t reach 90 next season, I think it’ll be game over for him as Gunners boss'published at 12:00 British Summer Time
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The average point total of the league winners over the last 10 seasons is 92 points. Arteta is yet to break the 90-point barrier with Arsenal. In another era, yes, this Arsenal team would win the league, but Liverpool have previously finished second with 97 points and 92 points. The goalposts have moved, if they can’t reach 90 next season I think it’ll be game over for him as Gunners boss.
Gary, Liverpool
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Joe Rindl
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I'm back in charge. Top effort Charlotte!
(I also get my fewers and lessers confused - in fact, who doesn't?)
When did Liverpool last win the league in front of fans?published at 11:55 British Summer Time
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On 28 April, 1990 - almost 35 years ago.
On that day a packed Anfield (37,758 in attendance) saw Liverpool beat QPR 2-1 to help the Reds wrap up the first division title with two games to spare.
They officially lifted the title at Anfield three days later following a 1-0 win over Derby.
Liverpool won the league that year with 79 points, nine clear of Aston Villa in second.
That season Manchester United finished 13th but still qualified for Europe thanks to a cup win.
Leeds, Sheffield United and Sunderland were promoted from the Championship.
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Get Involved - 'Sometimes you make your own luck'published at 11:53 British Summer Time
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People shouldn’t underestimate how much work Liverpool have done behind the scenes to improve their injury record and make sure they have strength in depth. Sometimes you make your own luck.
Anon
When did Liverpool last lift the title?published at 11:51 British Summer Time
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In July, 2020, at the end of a top-flight campaign delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Back then Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifted the Premier League trophy on the Kop at a near-empty Anfield to mark the club's first top-flight triumph for 30 years.
There were no supporter inside Anfield, just the player's immediate families who were given special permission to attend the trophy presentation.
Liverpool were confirmed as champions on 25 June with seven games to spare, when nearest rivals Manchester City lost at Chelsea, but they had to wait until their final home game of the season to be presented with the trophy.
This one is for the fanspublished at 11:48 British Summer Time
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Of course, we know that the Premier League title won't be hoisted into the air on Sunday at Anfield but it will be a sea of red as fans gather to celebrate with the team (if they get the job done!)
It will be a stark contrast to when Liverpool won the league in 2020 and the country was in lockdown.
The likes of Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Mohamed Salah have always said they wanted this one for the fans and they've very nearly delivered.
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Charlotte Coates
BBC Sport
Maybe a knee slide in front of the Kop?