Legendary forward Jamie Vardy has ended his spell with Italian club Cremonese to join Burnley on a season-long contract, the Clarets confirmed on Saturday.
The 39-year-old arrives at Turf Moor as their latest attacking option in the ongoing fight for survival in the Championship. Vardy is best known for his record-breaking tenure at Leicester City, where he netted 145 Premier League goals — a club benchmark.
He left England and Foxes duties in 2025 to take on a challenge in Italy with Cremonese, but departed that side during the summer of 2026. His move to Burnley comes as the club sits winless and occupies the bottom position in the second tier of English football.
Reflecting on his decision, Vardy told the Burnley website: “This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town.”
The signing provides a high-profile boost for a Burnley outfit searching for its first point of the campaign. Vardy brings experience from over a decade of top-flight action and a reputation for clutch performances at the highest level.
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Finally some excitement! We need经验 and passion. Go on Jamie, give us three points!
Winless and sitting bottom? This is a huge risk. I hope his hunger matches the team’s need for points.
Jamie Vardy at Burnley! The headlines write themselves. Let’s see if he can find the net in the Championship again.
A 39-year-old at the bottom of the table? That is either brave or desperate. Hope it works out for the lads.