Leicester City could offer star forward Jamie Vardy a new deal, with his current contract set to expire in the summer.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Vardy, who has been serving the Foxes for over a decade now, scored a brace in Leicester’s 3-0 win over Preston on Tuesday which sealed them the Championship title and a promotion to the Premier League. As per the terms of his current contract, the talismanic forward is set to play his final game for the team against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, however, the Daily Mail reports that the club are now considering offering him a new, one-year-deal.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The 2015/16 Premier League champions have been charged with breaching spending rules of the English top-tier which could see them handed a points deduction in the 2024/25 campaign. Keeping the 37-year-old – who has been the club’s highest earner for some time – on their books could be a problem for the team, however, it is expected that both parties will work together to find an amicable solution.
DID YOU KNOW?
The former England international striker was once again Leicester’s highest goalscorer this season having netted 18 times in the Championship and 20 overall across 36 appearances.
WHAT NEXT FOR JAMIE VARDY?
Leicester fans are reportedly planning a tribute to their club legend at the King Power Stadium in their final game of the current campaign against Blackburn this weekend.
