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Jamie Vardy returns to English football with Burnley deal
The 39-year-old striker has joined Burnley until the end of the current campaign after leaving Italian club Cremonese.
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Event
Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on a season-long contract
Burnley have signed veteran striker Jamie Vardy until the end of the current campaign. The 39-year-old returns to English football after playing for Cremonese in Italy.
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Background
Why this event matters
Burnley have signed 39-year-old striker Jamie Vardy until the end of the current campaign. He returns to English football after playing for Italian club Cremonese, where the source says he scored seven goals in 29 appearances. Vardy previously played for Leicester City and England.
event-brief
Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on a season-long contract
Burnley have signed 39-year-old striker Jamie Vardy until the end of the current campaign. He returns to English football after playing for Italian club Cremonese, where the source says he scored seven goals in 29 appearances. Vardy previously played for Leicester City and Englan
Reporting trail
Yahoo Sports | https://www.playmakerstats.com/news/jamie-vardy-joins-burnley-until-the-end-of-the-season/1195587 | published 2026-09-06T15:20:00.000Z | primary sourceYahoo Sports | Primary report of Burnley’s announcement, Vardy’s age, Cremonese spell and comments.Event digest | Concise summary of the reported signing and return to English football.BBC Sport via retrieved context | Corroborates the move and describes Burnley’s recent Championship form.BBC Sport | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cdx5v3405k3o | published 2026-09-06T14:01:54.000Z | primary sourceBBC Sport | Primary report of Vardy’s Burnley signing, contract term, career record and Burnley’s form.Event digest | Concise confirmation of the signing and five-match winless run.Cluster summary | Corroborates the central event; confidence listed as 0.99.
Fact cards
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Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on a season-long contract: key people and institutions
Key entities: Jamie Vardy, Burnley FC, Cremonese, Leicester City, Burnley.
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Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on a season-long contract: key questions
How long has Jamie Vardy signed for Burnley? Until the end of the current campaign. Which club did Vardy join Burnley from? Italian club Cremonese. How old is Jamie Vardy? 39. Which clubs is Vardy previously associated with? Leicester City and England.
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Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on a season-long contract: reporting sources
Yahoo Sports | https://www.playmakerstats.com/news/jamie-vardy-joins-burnley-until-the-end-of-the-season/1195587 | published 2026-09-06T15:20:00.000Z | primary source | Yahoo Sports | Primary report of Burnley’s announcement, Vardy’s age, Cremonese spell and comments. | Event dig
timeline brief
Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on a season-long contract: timeline
2026-09-06: Burnley announced the signing of Jamie Vardy until the end of the season. Before 2026-09-06: Vardy played for Cremonese in Italy, scoring seven goals in 29 appearances, according to the source.
Timeline
2026-09-06
Burnley announced the signing of Jamie Vardy until the end of the season.
Before 2026-09-06
Vardy played for Cremonese in Italy, scoring seven goals in 29 appearances, according to the source.
FAQ
How long has Jamie Vardy signed for Burnley?
Until the end of the current campaign.
Which club did Vardy join Burnley from?
Italian club Cremonese.
How old is Jamie Vardy?
39.
Which clubs is Vardy previously associated with?
Leicester City and England.
How long is Jamie Vardy’s Burnley contract?
It runs until the end of the season.
Which club did Vardy leave?
Cremonese.
What is Vardy’s Leicester City record?
He scored 200 goals in 500 appearances, including a club-record 145 Premier League goals.
What is Burnley’s current form?
They are winless in five Championship matches.