LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City poses with the Golden Boot award after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on July 26, 2020 in Leicester, England.Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has agreed a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2023.
The 33-year-old's current deal at the King Power Stadium was due to expire in two years.
However, Vardy has been rewarded with a one-year extension after finishing last season as the Premier League's top scorer with 23 goals.
"It's a special feeling to be able to commit my future to Leicester City once again," Vardy said.
"I love playing my football in front of our fans at King Power Stadium and I'm delighted to continue this journey at such an exciting time for the club.
"We've a fantastic team that I believe is capable of getting even better and I can't wait to see what we can achieve together in the next few years."
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