Jamie Vardy's glorious stint with Leicester City is coming to an end, with the striker poised to depart the King Power Stadium at the end of the season.
The forward has been strutting his stuff for the Foxes ever since arriving from non-league Fleetwood Town all the way back in 2012.
Few had heard of Vardy then. Fast-forward to now, however, and the England international will be leaving Leicester as a club legend and household name.
He has, at the time of writing, netted 198 goals from 495 appearances.
Jamie Vardy's glorious stint with Leicester City is coming to an end, with the striker poised to depart the King Power Stadium at the end of the season
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Those goals have seen Leicester win the Premier League title in 2016, as well as the FA Cup five years later.
Reacting to his departure, Vardy confessed he was 'gutted'. However, he also promised to be back one day in some capacity.
"Gutted that this day has come but I knew it was going to come eventually," he said.
"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."
Vardy has been paid well during his time at Leicester.
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Jamie Vardy fired Leicester to Premier League title glory back in 2016GETTYAccording to Celebrity Net Worth, this has made the forward worth around £9million.
Vardy's first two years with Leicester was when the club were still in the Championship. After netting 16 goals from 41 games, the Foxes were promoted in 2014.
For most of their first season back in the Premier League, it looked as though they'd drop straight down again.
But that didn't happen, with Leicester somehow able to stay in the top flight despite once appearing doomed.
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When it comes to the highlights of Vardy's time at the club, nothing will ever come close to the 2015/16 season.
Having narrowly avoided relegation, Leicester won the Premier League title against all odds - finishing above both Arsenal and Tottenham.
Vardy also won the FA Cup with Leicester in 2021, with Chelsea beaten in the final on that occasion.
Meanwhile, chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has paid tribute to Vardy.
Jamie Vardy has scored 198 goals for Leicester as he prepares to leave the club
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"Jamie is unique," he said. "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.”
Vardy's final home game for Leicester will be against Ipswich Town on May 18, with thousands expected to pay tribute to their outgoing icon.
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