Jamie Vardy 'gutted' by Leicester exit but leaves door open for return

Leicester's leading appearance-maker, Jamie Vardy, says he is 'gutted' to be leaving in announcement video

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00:00This could be anything.

00:07To the fans of Leicester,

00:10gutted that this day is coming,

00:12but I knew it was going to come eventually.

00:16I had 13 unbelievable years at this club,

00:21with lots of success,

00:23some downs, but the majority, all highs.

00:28But it's finally time to call it a day,

00:32which I'm devastated about, but I think the timing is right.

00:37I just want to sincerely thank you all

00:40for taking me in as one of your own.

00:43Leicester will always, always have a massive place in my heart,

00:47and I'll make sure that I will be following for the years to come

00:51in what I hope will be even more success for the club.

00:57But as for now, this is my goodbye.

01:02But you will see me again soon, I promise.