Vardy joins Cremonese: deal done, former Leicester hero arrives in Serie A | OneFootball

The English striker, who played a key role in Leicester's historic title, has agreed to join the grey-red club: a one-year contract with automatic renewal in case of survival. Expected in Italy in the evening.

Vardy to Cremonese: deal closed, the former Leicester hero lands in Serie A

Jamie Vardy starts again from Italy. After saying goodbye to Leicester City, the 38-year-old English forward has accepted the proposal from Cremonese and will land in Italy in the next few hours to formalize the transfer. A one-year contract with an option for renewal linked to staying in Serie A, this is the agreed formula.

A champion symbol of a legendary feat

Vardy will forever be the symbol of Claudio Ranieri's Leicester, capable of winning the Premier League in 2016 against all odds. With the Foxes, he scored 143 goals in the league, entering the top 15 of the all-time top scorers of the English tournament. In his trophy cabinet, there is also the 2021 FA Cup and the historic 2017 Champions League quarter-finals.

An emotional farewell, a new challenge to live

After relegation to the Championship, Vardy announced the separation with an emotional video message:

"Nine years ago we did the impossible. Those memories will last forever. My only regret is not being able to say goodbye to Leicester after a better season. I'm not retiring: I want to continue doing what I love, scoring goals."

Ambitious Cremonese: an experienced move for survival

Vardy's arrival confirms Cremonese's ambitions, which started the season with determination and aims at survival as the primary objective. After the additions of De Luca and other summer reinforcements, the grey-red club adds charisma, international experience, and scoring ability to a squad that aims to surprise.

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