Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season, with the club confirming his imminent departure in a statement.
The striker has been strutting his stuff for the Foxes ever since touching down from Fleetwood Town back in 2012.
Vardy has scored nearly 200 goals for Leicester in the time since, while also firing them to trophies such as the Premier League and FA Cup.
No story can go on forever, however, with the ex-England star's departure from the club now confirmed.
Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season, with the club confirming his imminent departure in a statement
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Leicester's statement read: "We can confirm legendary striker Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City this summer after 13 seasons that have seen him become our greatest-ever player.
"Jamie, 38, joined us for £1M from Fleetwood Town in 2012 and has gone on to become a Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield and double Championship winner during a golden era for our club.
"There is no other player more synonymous with the incredible successes achieved in that time and, with nearly 500 appearances and almost 200 goals to his name, Vardy’s achievements on Filbert Way are unrivalled throughout our 141-year history.
"Jamie’s final game at King Power Stadium will be on Sunday 18 May against Ipswich Town, where he will bid farewell to the supporters with whom he has lived through his rise from a non-league hopeful to one of the best goalscorers the Premier League has ever seen."
Vardy has become a Leicester legend during his time at the club.
He was particularly impressive in the 2015/16 season, with his goals propelling the Foxes to the unlikeliest of Premier League triumphs.
Vardy came close to leaving after that achievement but ended up rebuffing the advances of Arsene Wenger's Arsenal in order to stay.
Paying tribute to the club's outgoing captain, chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha added: "Jamie is unique.
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Jamie Vardy fired Leicester to Premier League title glory back in 2016
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"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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In a video message posted on Instagram, Vardy said: "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 want to 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."
Jamie Vardy won the FA Cup with Leicester in 2021, with Chelsea beaten in the final
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Vardy has scored seven Premier League goals this term, with Leicester already succumbing to the drop.
His best campaign in the to-flight came in the title-winning 15/16 season, where he bagged 24 goals from 36 games.
Despite his form dwindling, fans on social media have been left saddened by the news of his departure.
"End of an era. Underrated Legend," said one user.
Jamie Vardy is leaving Leicester after 13 seasons and nearly 200 goals for the club
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A second said: "Build the Statue! Leicester’s best ever player! What a star, what a player! #GOAT #Legend."
Another wrote: "Thank you Jamie, our club don't deserve you."
A fourth spoke from the heart by saying: "Nobody could have ever dreamt a photo like that would be taken when he signed for a million quid over a decade ago! What a legend."
And a fifth said: "Thank you for all the amazing memories and for never giving up. You defined what it is to be a Leicester play, you never quit. @vardy7."
