– Leicester striker Vardy has signed a new contract to stay at King Power Stadium
– Jamie Vardy rejected offers from different clubs including Arsenal
– Leicester captain Wes Morgan has commended the forward for the decision
Wes Morgan, the Leicester City captain, has praised Jamie Vardy for extending his contract at the club.
It is believed that the England striker has signed a deal worth £100,000-a-week with the Foxes.
The Gunners triggered Vardy’s £20million release clause, but the 29-year-old decided to reject their offer in favour of remaining with the Premier League champions.
Vardy, who netted 24 goals last season, had concerns about playing regularly at Arsenal and Leicester countered with a double-your-money deal.
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And Morgan, who has also re-signed, said: “It’s to be expected that teams are going to be interested in him, but he has committed himself to Leicester now and it’s great for the fans, the players and the club. He has proved himself on the big stage and, no doubt, he can do that again because he’s much more confident now. Even on the international stage with England, he has been a threat straight away.”
The captain also added: “And, at Leicester, he’s proved himself. We are the defending champions – there’s no reason for him to leave.”
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Morgan also warned the striker that opponents would put even more work into him after his 24 league goals last season: “I’m sure teams will do their research and know about him – he’s a household name now, isn’t he? So, teams will try to nullify his threat. But plenty of defenders have tried and failed so far. I’m just looking forward to seeing what he can do.”
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