×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Blow to Arsenal as Jamie Vardy decides his future

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Vardy in action against Arsenal

Jamie Vardy gave a huge boost to champions Leicester on Thursday by rejecting an offer from Arsenal to sign a new contract.

The 29-year-old striker -- presently on duty with England at the Euro 2016 finals -- agreed to an improved four year contract offer from 'The Foxes' and spurning Arsenal's advances after they activated a £20million ($30m, 25.5m euros) release clause.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Football
Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways
Golf
Magical Kenya Open: Jastas Madoya reveals what fuels his passion for golf
Olympics
NOC-K signs strategic MoU with Japanese Olympic Committee
Unique Sports
Youthful Kinoti Kiara crowned African fencing champion