Jamie Vardy has revealed the amount that he was paid for each goal scored during Leicester City’s magical run to the Premier League title.
Last month, Vardy announced his decision to leave Leicester City at the end of the 24/25 season, putting an end to his 13-year stay with the Foxes.
Having signed for £1 million in 2012, Vardy went on to become Leicester‘s best player in modern history, winning the Premier League and the FA Cup in the process.
Back in the 15/16 season, Leicester went on a fairytale journey as they shocked the entire world by claiming the Premier League title.
During what was a wonderful season for Vardy, he scored 24 goals in the Premier League and was narrowly beaten to the Golden Boot by Harry Kane, who scored 25.
Speaking in his audiobook, ‘Jamie Vardy: From Nowhere, My Story’, back in 2016, Vardy revealed he was paid £1000 by Nike whenever he scored a goal.
He said: “For a long time, I was on Nike’s share of pitch deal, which was worth £1,000 a goal and £1,000 a game.
“It was a fraction of what plenty of other players were earning, especially at what Nike called their category ‘A’ clubs.”
Vardy added: “My agent was annoyed.”
Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season. Image: Getty
Reflecting on Vardy’s time at the club, Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “Jamie is unique. He is a special player and an even more special person. He holds a place in the hearts of everyone connected to Leicester City, and he certainly has my deepest respect and affection. I am endlessly grateful for everything he has given to this Football Club.
“Although Jamie’s time with us as a player is ending, he and his family will always be welcomed back to King Power Stadium with open arms after all he has achieved. On behalf of everyone at Leicester City, I wish Jamie and his family the very best for the future and I know our supporters will join us in giving him the send-off he deserves at the end of this season.”
Leicester will round off the 24/25 season on Sunday when they take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
