Leicester striker Jamie Vardy becomes co-owner of American club Rochester Rhinos

Jamie Vardy is the new joint-owner of New York state-based Rochester Rhinos. Picture: Mike Egerton

Jamie Vardy has become co-owner of Rochester Rhinos, the United States League club has announced.

Leicester striker Vardy, 34, has bought “a minority stake” in the New York state-based club, which has not played a competitive game for four years.