Who could Jamie Vardy sign for upon Leicester exit?

We explore where Jamie Vardy could end up next season following his announcement he is set to leave Leicester City after 13 years at the club this summer.

38-year-old Vardy signed for Leicester from then non-league club Fleetwood Town for £1.7m in 2012, going on to become a true Foxes legend - winning both the Premier League title as part of the 2015/16 Leicester squad and FA Cup during his time at the King Power Stadium.

Vardy will leave a lasting legacy at Leicester, with attention now turning to where his next chapter will lie with the ex-England international seemingly not yet ready to hang up his boots.

United States

One possible next destination for Vardy in his storied football career is to make the move Stateside.

Vardy has a young family which is likely to make a switch to the United States appealing, with the MLS a popular league for top European footballers nearing the end of their career.

The Premier League winner has previously shown interest in US soccer, becoming a minority shareholder in Rochester New York FC, but the club ceased operations in 2023.

Saudi Pro League

Saudi Pro League clubs are constantly on the lookout for big names capable of drawing international interest, with Jamie Vardy potentially fitting the bill.

With seven Premier League goals for Leicester this season to date, Vardy has demonstrated he is still capable of finding the net at the elite level, even if not at the prolific rate he was previously capable of.

The Leicester legend is therefore likely to be more than capable of doing a job up front for a Saudi Pro League club, with the lucrative finances perhaps tempting for Vardy at this late stage in his career.

Wrexham

One box office potential next move for Vardy which has been floated is joining ranks with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ambitious Wrexham side.

With the Welsh outfit nearing promotion to the Championship, Vardy could become the latest famous face to make the move to the Racecourse Ground in search of an exciting new project.

Scoring 18 Championship goals for Leicester in 2023/24 as the Foxes were promoted as champions under Enzo Maresca, Vardy's top level experience could prove invaluable for Wrexham in the second tier.

Rangers

An English Premier League winner with Leicester City in 2016, Vardy could perhaps be convinced to vie for further major honours north of the border with Scottish giants Rangers.

With Rangers reportedly on the brink of being taken over by ambitious American investors, including the San Francisco 49ers, Vardy could represent a desirable marquee signing.

The Govan side have had success previously when acquiring former England internationals at the back end of their career, with Jermain Defoe scoring 32 goals in 74 appearances at Ibrox between 2018 and 2020.

The possibility of Vardy ending up at Rangers could increase should Steven Gerrard as expected take over as the new manager at the club, with the Liverpool legend holding considerable pulling power for English players during his previous stint at Ibrox.

Sheffield Wednesday

Born and bred in Sheffield, Vardy was part of the Sheffield Wednesday academy before being letting go and joining Stocksbridge Park Steels.

A lifelong Sheffield Wednesday fan, who relished scoring goals against the Owls' rivals Sheffield United in Leicester colours, Vardy may be attracted by the prospect of finishing his career at his boyhood club.

A final swansong at Hillsborough in the Championship could provide a romantic ending to a fairytale career which saw Vardy achieve almost everything possible in the English game.