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Jamie Vardy joins Championship side Burnley on a season-long contract

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Jamie Vardy joins Championship side Burnley on a season-long contract
Summary

Forward Jamie Vardy has signed a deal with Championship club Burnley through the end of the current season. The 39-year-old enters as a free agent following his departure from the Italian side Cremonese, where he played throughout the 2025/26 campaign. Burnley manager Nicky Hayen stated that he intends to use the striker's experience and leadership to improve the team's standing. The Clarets are currently at the bottom of the Championship table and remain winless through five matches this season. Vardy, who previously scored 200 goals during a 13-year tenure with Leicester City, aims to contribute immediately to his new team's campaign. The veteran forward arrives as the club seeks to stabilize following their relegation from the Premier League last season.

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Status Watch
  • •Jamie Vardy signed a contract with Burnley lasting until the end of the season.
  • •The 39-year-old forward previously played for Cremonese in Serie A.
  • •Burnley currently occupies the bottom spot in the Championship standings.
  • •Vardy scored 200 goals in 500 appearances for Leicester City.
  • •Burnley has not won in their first five league matches under manager Nicky Hayen.
Latest Updates
  • 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Jamie Vardy returns to English football after signing deal at Burnley
  • 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jamie Vardy joins Burnley as veteran striker seals return to English football
  • 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Vardy signs for Championship strugglers Burnley
  • 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Burnley announce signing of former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy
  • 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Veteran striker Jamie Vardy joins Burnley
  • 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — Free agent striker Jamie Vardy joins new club amid Everton rumors
  • 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Leicester striker Vardy joins Burnley
  • 1:47 PMBBC Sport — Vardy joins Burnley on season-long contract
What they're saying
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Former England international Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a season-long deal. The 39-year-old striker, who won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016, was a free agent after leaving Italian club Cremonese at the end of last season. “His experience and leadership will be invaluable to our squad, and we believe he can make a significant impact on our campaign," Burnley head coach Nicky Hayen said.

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Burnley have signed veteran former England and Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on a one-year deal. The 39-year-old was a free agent after leaving Cremonese following their relegation from Serie A at the end of last season.

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Championship strugglers Burnley signed former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract on Sunday.The 39-year-old arrives at Turf Moor with Burnley languishing at the bottom of the second tier.

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