Jamie Vardy is embarking on a new chapter in his illustrious career, joining Italian Serie A side Cremonese after a 13-year spell with Leicester City. At 38 years old, Vardy is eager to prove that age is just a number and that he can still perform at the highest level.

Vardy's move to Cremonese was officially announced on September 1, 2025. He signed a one-year contract with an option for a second season, should the club remain in Serie A. The striker will wear the number 10 shirt, previously worn by Gianluca Vialli. Cremonese sporting director Simone Giacchetta expressed his delight at signing Vardy, calling him "an example of how someone normal becomes special because of their values".

Several factors influenced Vardy's decision to join Cremonese. He had a long Zoom call with Cremonese coach Davide Nicola, who is known for his expertise in helping teams avoid relegation. Vardy was convinced by Nicola's passion and vision for the team. He also consulted with Enzo Maresca, his former coach at Leicester City, who spoke highly of the club and the city of Cremona. Vardy admitted that he turned down offers from other clubs, including a late approach from Dutch side Feyenoord, to join Cremonese. While he didn't name all the clubs, Wrexham was reportedly among them.

Vardy sees similarities between Cremonese and his former team, Leicester City. Like Leicester, Cremonese are facing a challenge to stay in the top division and have a lot of doubters. Vardy has stated, "Throughout my career, people have always had doubts about me. I've always managed to disprove them; I think there were the same doubts about Cremonese. I've spoken to the manager, and we all want to save the team. We want to turn these predictions around".

Despite the language barrier, Vardy is confident that he can communicate through football. "The language is a problem at the moment, but football is a universal language," Vardy said. He is also prepared for Serie A's defensive tactics, thanks to his experience playing under Enzo Maresca at Leicester. "People were saying that I wouldn't be able to adapt to that and I finished that season with 20 goals under him," Vardy said.

Vardy's debut for Cremonese could be against Hellas Verona. He said he would "happily" start the match but acknowledges that the decision is up to the coach. Vardy is eager to show his new club what he can do. "I want to show everyone why I'm here, prove anyone who doubts me wrong, and battle for 95 minutes with my team-mates to get results. Hopefully, in the long run, it'll be enough to save us," he stated.

Vardy's arrival has generated excitement in Cremona. The club's sporting director, Simone Giacchetta, admitted that he would have called someone crazy if they had told him a month ago that Vardy would be joining the team. The local community hopes that Vardy, a world-renowned player, will put the small provincial city on the European football map.