Genoa boss Vieira snubs Vardy after deal agreed | OneFootball

Genoa head coach Patrick Vieira has vetoed the club’s move to sign Jamie Vardy, after reports in Italy claim the club had agreed a salary for the striker to be covered by sponsors.

According to reports from La Repubblica this morning, Vardy was very close to joining Genoa – after his contract with Leicester City expired at the end of June.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at The King Power Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

However, Vieira was not convinced and opted to overrule the decision.

Vardy was close to Genoa

The reports suggest that it was Genoa sporting director Flavio Ricciardella who attempted to strike a deal with the English striker – with sponsors reportedly due to cover his wage with the Serie A side.

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 29: Patrick Vieira, Head Coach of Genoa looks on prior to the Serie A match between Juventus and Genoa at the Allianz Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Despite the agreement, Vieira vetoed the move – putting an end to a shock switch for the former Fleetwood Town man to Italy.

Instead, it would appear the forward, who was a part of Leicester’s Premier League winning side in 2015-16, is edging closer to Scottish club Rangers.