Jamie Vardy is set to depart Cremonese as a free agent this summer following the club’s relegation from Serie A. The 39-year-old Leicester City legend, who joined the Italian side on a free transfer in 2025, will enter the transfer market looking for a new challenge.
Fabrizio Romano broke the news, confirming Vardy is ready for a fresh chapter after Cremonese’s drop to Serie B. The striker endured a difficult season in Italy, scoring seven league goals but ultimately unable to prevent relegation, which included a dramatic final-day defeat.
Vardy’s move to Cremonese was a surprise after 13 illustrious years at Leicester, where he won the Premier League title in 2016 and became a club icon. At 39, he showed flashes of his trademark pace and clinical finishing, but back-to-back relegations — first with Leicester in 2025 and now with Cremonese — mark a challenging phase in his storied career.
Fans and pundits are already speculating about his next destination. Links to a return to England, possibly with boyhood club Sheffield Wednesday or even a Leicester comeback, are gaining traction. His experience and goal-scoring instinct could prove valuable for Championship or Premier League sides seeking a proven finisher.
Vardy has not indicated retirement plans and remains determined to continue playing at a high level. His professionalism and work rate have earned praise throughout his career.
This development adds intrigue to the summer transfer window. Will Vardy return to England for one last Premier League push, or explore new opportunities abroad? Football enthusiasts will be watching closely as the veteran striker prepares for his next move.