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Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on season-long deal

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Burnley signed former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract after he left Cremonese as a free agent.
  • The 39-year-old joins Burnley at the bottom of the Championship, with the club winless after its first five league matches.
  • Vardy helped Leicester win the 2016 Premier League title and the 2021 FA Cup, and earned 26 England caps.

Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a one-year contract, giving the Championship club a proven striker as it struggles at the bottom of the second tier.

The 39-year-old was a free agent after leaving Cremonese following the Italian club’s relegation from Serie A last season. Burnley, relegated from the Premier League last term, have not won any of their first five Championship matches.

“This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town,” Vardy said. “I can’t wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction.”

This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town.

· Jamie VardyVardy explained why he was eager to join Burnley.

Vardy rose from non-League football to play a central role in Leicester City’s surprise Premier League title triumph in 2016. He also won the FA Cup with Leicester in 2021 and made 26 appearances for England.

After ending a 13-year spell with Leicester following their relegation from the Premier League in 2025, Vardy scored seven goals in 29 appearances for Cremonese.

I can’t wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction.

· Jamie VardyVardy outlined his immediate aim after signing for Burnley.
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