Speculations about the future of 29-year-old Jamie Vardy are over. "Leicester City" officially announced that a new four-year contract will be signed with the striker after the 2016 European Championship.
For about a month, there were no talks in the media that J. Vardy would move to London's "Arsenal." The "Gunners" were willing to pay 20 million pounds as a release clause, but the striker recently decided to reject the "Arsenal" offer and stay in Leicester's eleven.
Last season, shining brightly, J. Vardy was one of the main reasons for the success of "Leicester City" club, leading the club to the title of England's "Premier" league champions. J. Vardy decided that he will not change teams after the end of the season.
"Leicester City" met today with Jamie Vardy's representative and agreed to extend the contract for another four years. Both parties hope that this statement will end speculations about the player's future and confirm a long-term commitment to this club," - it is written on the official "Foxes" website.
In 2012, joining the current English champions, J. Vardy played 38 matches last season and scored 24 goals.
