Nigeria, April 24 -- Leicester City Football Club has confirmed that its captain and currently longest-serving player, Jamie Vardy, will leave the club after 13 years of an illustrious career with the Foxes.

"We can confirm legendary striker Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City this summer after 13 seasons that have seen him become our greatest-ever player."

The 38-year-old, who is described as the greatest player in the club's history, is closing in on 500 appearances since joining City in 2012 for a fee of around £1M from Fleetwood Town. He has gone on to win the Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield, and the Championship twice during a golden era for the club.

Jamie Vardy, in his 496 appearances with the Foxes, has scored 1...