Vardy Set to Sign for Serie A Side Cremonese

Cremonese poach Leicester legend Jamie Vardy

Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy is reportedly set to join Serie A side Cremonese. Vardy, was a key player in Leicester's 2016 Premier League title win. Read more.

Cremonese's signing of Vardy would symbolize their ambition to establish themselves in Italy's top flight...

Jamie Vardy is reportedly set to join Serie A side Cremonese, with the 38-year-old striker expected to finalize a deal with the promoted club. According to a source, Vardy will arrive in Milan on Sunday evening to complete a one-season contract with an option to extend for another year if Cremonese remains in Italy's top flight.

Vardy's potential move to Cremonese would be an intriguing transfer, offering the striker a new challenge in his storied career. With 200 goals in 500 appearances for Leicester City, Vardy became a club legend and a key figure in their historic 2016 Premier League title triumph. He also represented England 26 times, scoring seven goals.

Cremonese's signing of Vardy would symbolize their ambition to establish themselves in Italy's top flight. The club has already made headlines with their promotion to Serie A and victories over AC Milan and Sassuolo. Adding a player of Vardy's caliber would provide quality and experience to their attack.

The proposed contract would tie Vardy to Cremonese until June 2026, with an option to extend for another year. This move would mark a new chapter in Vardy's career, testing himself abroad in Serie A.

🚨🇮🇹 Jamie Vardy to Cremonese, here we go! Deal in place with Italial club until June 2026 plus option for +1 season if staying in Serie A.

Agreement done right now and Vardy scheduled to travel tonight to Milano in order to start new chapter.#LCFC legend will play in Italy. pic.twitter.com/osAwzDod5H

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2025

Cremonese started the new Serie A season on a high note, earning a perfect six points from their first two fixtures. After beating Sassuolo 3-2 on Friday, they followed up with a win against AC Milan at the San Siro last weekend.

Jamie Vardy's long association with Leicester City came to an end after 13 years, marking the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in the club's history. Vardy's time at the Foxes was nothing short of a fairy tale, etching his name in the club's folklore.

Jamie Vardy made a remarkable journey from non-league club Fleetwood Town to Leicester City in 2012. Initially combining football with a factory job, Vardy quickly proved himself in the Championship, helping Leicester win the title in 2014. His success continued as he became a key player in Leicester's stunning Premier League triumph in 2016, showcasing his goalscoring prowess on the biggest stage.