'I knew me and him would compliment each other': James Maddison reveals linking up with Jamie Vardy convinced him to join Leicester and insists Brendan Rodgers has made him 'better and stronger'

Daily Mail | June 18, 2020

Jamie Maddison reveals it was the prospect of linking up with Jamie Vardy that helped make his mind up about joining Leicester.

The Foxes beat competition from Premier League rivals to sign the highly-rated Maddison from Norwich in a £24million deal in 2018.

The midfielder has since developed into one of the most talented young players in the league and has earned England recognition under Gareth Southgate.

James Maddison has spoken about what motivated him to join Leicester two years ago

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He believes his game has come on since Brendan Rodgers arrived last year, but credits Vardy with bringing him to the King Power Stadium in the first place.