Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has rejected an offer to extend his contract with English Premier League (EPL) club Leicester City.
Cambiasso joined the club last season on a one-year deal. Leicester has recently named
Italian Claudio Ranieri as its manager.
Ranieri said he had spoken to the 34-year-old Argentine about a new deal urging him to "please come back", reports bbc.co.uk on Wednesday.
But it had no effect on Cambiasso as he issued a statement on Tuesday, saying: "I have decided not to renew my contract with Leicester City."
"I have taken this decision only 24 hours after receiving the proposal from Leicester because I want to give the club as much time as possible to find an alternative."
Cambiasso featured in 33 matches, scoring five goals for the club last season.
"I have lived one of the most important years of my career," he was quoted as saying by bbc.co.uk on Wednesday.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app