Jamie Vardy: Burnley sign former England and Leicester striker
Veteran striker Jamie Vardy has signed with Championship side Burnley until the end of the season. The 39-year-old joins the struggling club following a stint in Italy, aiming to provide leadership and experience to the winless team.
Why it matters
Vardy's move is a significant transfer for the English Championship, bringing a high-profile veteran to a club currently facing performance struggles.
Image source, Shutterstock Image caption, Jamie Vardy turns 40 in January
Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley until the end of the season.
The 39-year-old, who is Leicester's record Premier League scorer with 145 goals, departed for Cremonese in 2025.
Vardy left the Italian side in the summer and now joins the winless Clarets who are bottom of the Championship.
"This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town," Vardy told the club website. , external
"I can't wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction."
Vardy, who won 26 caps for England, scoring seven goals, spent 13 years at Leicester after signing from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012.
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