Jamie Vardy was given a hero’s welcome ahead of his shock move to Italy, with the Premier League title winner mobbed by fans of Cremonese.
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At 38 years of age, Vardy is preparing to take on a new challenge and prolong his remarkable career. The veteran striker became a free agent after reaching the end of his contract at Leicester.
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It was suggested at one stage that Vardy was registering on the recruitment radar of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham – with the Red Dragons making a point of adding Premier League pedigree to their ranks.
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No deal was done there, with Vardy keeping his options open. He is now stepping out of his comfort zone and over to Serie A – where Cremonese have made a faultless start to the 2025-26 campaign with six points from two games.
They were only promoted through the Serie B play-offs last season, with Vardy becoming a notable addition to their squad. Supporters in Lombardy are delighted to have the ex-Three Lions frontman on board – with many giving him a wild late night reception.