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Jamie Vardy signs a new two-year contract at Leicester to stay past the age of 37 in a huge boost to Brendan Rodgers - despite interest from Man United and Chelsea this summer

Jamie Vardy has handed troubled Leicester a huge boost by signing a new two-year deal with the club.

The veteran forward, possibly the greatest player in the club’s history, will extend his stay at King Power Stadium beyond his 37th birthday.

Vardy joined Leicester for £1million from non-league Fleetwood in 2012 and has made history for the club, helping them win the Premier League title and the FA Cup for the first time.

Jamie Vardy has handed Leicester a huge boost by signing a new two-year contract

Jamie Vardy has handed Leicester a huge boost by signing a new two-year contract

Chelsea and Manchester United both expressed interest in the 35-year-old this summer

As Vardy had entered the final year of his contract, there had been tentative expressions of interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, but the 35-year-old’s sole focus was to stay at Leicester.