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Ian Wright says Jamie Vardy did the right choice to reject Arsenal for Leicester stay

Ian Wright has said that Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy did the right choice to stay with the Foxes when Arsenal were interested in signing him in 2016.

The 34-year-old guided the Foxes to an unprecedented and historic Premier League title during the 2015/16 season and he was soon fancied to join the Gunners.

The north London side triggered the release clause in his contract, but Vardy snubbed the move as he felt that the style of play would not suit him.

He ended up signing a fresh four-year deal with the Foxes and he has since impressed leading the line for the Midlands outfit with consistency.