5 things Leicester City fans won't forget about Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

#4 Resolving Jamie Vardy's contract situation:

EJamie Vardy and Vichai
EJamie Vardy and Vichai

Jamie Vardy was attracting interest from Arsene Wenger's Arsenal during the summer of 2016. The striker had gone on to score 24 goals during that Premier League campaign to lead Leicester City to the Premier League title.

According to the Guardian, the Emirates side took advantage of Vardy's contract rejection at King Power and triggered the release clause of the England international which was worth 22 million.

Vichai had asked Vardy to meet him in a private function room inside the stadium. The Thailand international explained the financial status of Leicester City and the importance of the striker in the squad. The 31-year-old and his agent gently agreed to stay at Leicester beyond the upcoming season.

Following the meeting, the English international was quick to commit to the Foxes by extending his contract until 2019. Vichai was also present during Vardy's wedding day in 2016. The 60-year-old had a close relationship with all the players which is the driving force of this football club.

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