Veteran striker Jamie Vardy joins Burnley
- On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Burnley Football Club announced the signing of former England and Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy on a contract until the end of the season.
- The 39-year-old Vardy, a free agent since leaving Serie A club Cremonese, helped Leicester City win an unprecedented Premier League title during the 2015/16 season.
- Sheffield Wednesday chairman David Storch revealed last month the Owls attempted to sign Vardy, but the EFL rejected their proposal based on business plan restrictions.
- Currently sitting bottom of the Championship with no wins, Burnley manager Nicky Hayen stated Vardy's "experience and leadership will be invaluable to our squad."
- Vardy will now assist the Clarets in turning their season around, starting with a visit to 11th-placed Wrexham on Tuesday.
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Jamie Vardy is back in English football! The 39-year-old joins FC Burnley and signs a contract for a season at the Premier League.
Transfer: Vardy's return to English football confirmed
Jamie Vardy has returned to English football after signing a one-year contract with Burnley. The 39-year-old left Italian side Cremonese as a free agent agent this summer. Vardy previously played for Leicester City in England and won the Premier League title with the Foxes. He is still Leicester’s record goalscorer in the topflight with 145 goals in 13 seasons. Vardy will now continue his storied career with the Clarets, who are competing in the…
Jamie Vardy will play in England again. The 39-year-old striker has signed a contract with Burnley until the end of this season, after last campaign he wore the team of the Italian Cremonese. Vardy arrives as a free agent and will add serious experience to the Burnley squad. Last season he recorded 29 matches for Cremonese and scored seven goals. The striker's last English club was Leicester City. It was with the "Foxes" that Vardy experienced t…
The Englishman did not say his last word and will try to bounce back to Burnley, with the ambition to continue a career that is already well-filled.
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