Vardy’s Leicester Era Ends After 13 Years
Vardy’s Leicester Era Ends After 13 Years
A Legendary Chapter Closes
According to The Sun, Vardy is poised to head to the MLS.
After 496 appearances, 198 goals and three major trophies, Jamie Vardy has decided to bring his remarkable 13-year stay at Leicester City to an end.
The Foxes’ recent relegation from the Premier League has accelerated talks of a summer move
From Non-League to Premier League Glory
Vardy’s journey remains one of the most extraordinary in English football. A decade ago, he was shining for Fleetwood Town in the fifth tier.
Leicester paid just £1 million for him in 2012. Four seasons later, he struck 24 league goals to help the Foxes steal the 2015/16 Premier League title, defying all odds.
Since then, Vardy has added an FA Cup (2021) and Community Shield (2022) to his haul. He won English Footballer of the Year in 2016 and topped the Premier League scoring charts in 2020. Yet, despite that glittering CV, this season’s relegation has forced a fresh chapter.
Narrow defeat.#LEILIV pic.twitter.com/Jqn1e6umt2
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 20, 2025
MLS Calling: Why the USA?
English reports suggest that several MLS clubs have made discreet enquiries. Vardy turns 38 in January, but his fitness and finishing remain exceptional.
Moreover, the lure of a new lifestyle and lucrative pay packet makes America a logical destination.
However, no specific MLS side has been named. Yet, insiders believe the deal hinges on a modest transfer fee plus personal terms acceptable to both parties. For Vardy, it represents a chance to test himself in a different environment before hanging up his boots.
Timing and Impact on Leicester
Leicester’s relegation, confirmed by a 0–1 home defeat to Liverpool, sealed their fate after just 33 matches.
Vardy’s departure removes a club legend and leader at a time when Foxes need experience to mount an immediate return to the top flight.
Meanwhile, teammates and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute. Hashtags like #ThankYouJamie and #VardyLegend have trended in the Midlands, underscoring his status as a club icon.
What Happens Next?
Vardy’s move to MLS is not yet finalised, and it could hinge on playoff results, personal terms and potential coaching interests thereafter.
Will he continue scoring in the United States? Or perhaps return to England one day to finish his story where it began.
