Vardy extends Leicester contract to 2019

London: Leicester City capped a memorable day on Saturday by announcing that star striker Jamie Vardy has extended his contract by one year until June 2019. “I’m absolutely delighted to be fighting to achieve something special with this club,” Vardy said in comments published on the club website. “I’ve never known a spirit like it - from the owners, to the manager and his staff, the players and the fans. I want to be part of it for a long time.” Vardy, 29, played a key role as Leicester stunned Manchester City 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium earlier on Saturday to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.