Leicester City continue their Championship journey as they aim to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
The Foxes were relegated from the top-flight last term under the combination of Brendan Rodgers and Dean Smith, with Enzo Maresca now tasked with bouncing the club straight back to the big time.
One player who has remained a constant throughout the highs and lows is Jamie Vardy, who has been an incredible servant at the King Power Stadium.
The 37-year-old has produced many magical moments in the East Midlands over his stint, but as his contract runs down, there’s only one factor that could convince the club to offer him an extension.
Jamie Vardy’s glittering Leicester City career
The Sheffield-born forward was given an opportunity to impress in the Championship back in 2012 after he was signed by the Foxes from then non-league outfit Fleetwood Town.
Despite struggling in his first season in the second tier, Vardy hit a prolific run of form the following term under Nigel Pearson, which would see the side become Championship champions.
Vardy scored 16 league goals in that campaign, earning him a shot at top flight football.
Vardy would play a crucial role in retaining the Foxes’ Premier League status, with key goals in a 5-3 win over Manchester United and a 3-2 victory away at West Bromwich Albion earning Leicester a 14th place finish.
The following season would be the most magnificent in Leicester’s history and Vardy’s career, as his 24 goals inspired City to lift the Premier League title and stun world football.
Vardy would go on to break personal records by scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League matches, toppling Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tally.
The 36-year-old celebrated a four-year contract by netting 17 times for club and country during the 2016/17 season, including two in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.
Vardy continued his goalscoring form with 18 strikes in the 2018/19 season before reaching a century of Leicester goals against Crystal Palace in July 2020.
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