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The Independent UK
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Jack Rathborn

Jamie Vardy: Leicester City striker signs new long-term contract to commit future to Foxes

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City poses with the Golden Boot award (Picture: Getty Images)

Jamie Vardy has committed his future to Leicester City after penning a new three-year contract to 2023.

The 33-year-old won the Premier League Golden Boot last season with 23 goals, leading Brendan Rodgers’ side to a fifth-placed finish.

Vardy said after signing his new deal: “The journey that I’ve been on with this Football Club is hard to describe, and although we’ve accomplished so much together already.

“I know that I’ve got so much more to achieve with this team, so it’s a special feeling to be able to commit my future to Leicester City once again.

“I love playing my football in front of our fans at King Power Stadium and I’m delighted to continue this journey at such an exciting time for the Club.

“We’ve a fantastic team that I believe is capable of getting even better and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together in the next few years.”

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