Enzo Maresca has extended an enticing offer to Jamie Vardy, encouraging the prolific striker to prolong his stay at Leicester in order to further enhance his Premier League goal-scoring record. Despite Vardy’s contract expiring this summer, his exceptional performance in this season’s Championship has not gone unnoticed, with only four players surpassing his goal tally. Vardy’s resounding contribution, including two crucial goals leading the Foxes to clinch the Championship title on Monday evening, has solidified his importance to the team.
The former England international showcased his prowess by netting twice in Leicester’s decisive 3-0 victory against Preston, securing their return to the Premier League as champions. At 37 years old, Vardy remains committed and shows no signs of contemplating retirement anytime soon.
Having emerged as Leicester’s leading goal-scorer for the sixth season, Maresca is eager to retain the services of the seasoned striker for the upcoming Premier League campaign. He emphasized Vardy’s innate ability to find the back of the net and expressed confidence in the player’s enduring goal-scoring capabilities. Maresca’s sentiments convey his conviction that Vardy embodies the essence of Leicester’s footballing spirit and hopes to see him continue delivering on the pitch.
With Leicester’s promotion confirmed following Leeds’ defeat to QPR, the Foxes have their sights set on reaching the coveted milestone of 100 points as they prepare to face Blackburn in their final match. Maresca lauded the team’s unwavering efforts throughout a challenging Championship season and credited their collective dedication for achieving their ultimate objective.
Reflecting on the jubilant celebrations at his home following the promotion-clinching victory, Maresca jovially recounted the impromptu arrival of the players, extending the festivities into the early hours of the morning. Despite the well-deserved revelry, Maresca emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and preparation for their remaining fixtures.
Preston manager Ryan Lowe commended Leicester for their remarkable achievement, acknowledging their superior quality on the field and the ruthlessness that led to their three-goal triumph. While acknowledging Leicester’s prowess, Lowe stressed the need to address defensive lapses that had proven costly in the match. Extending his congratulations to Leicester, Lowe expressed admiration for the high standards the team had set and wished them continued success in their future endeavors.