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Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on season-long contract

The former Leicester City and England striker has moved to Burnley after leaving Cremonese, joining a side winless in five Championship matches.

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Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a season-long contract running until the end of the season, according to BBC Sport.

The 39-year-old former England and Leicester City striker left Italian club Cremonese in the summer before moving to Burnley.

His arrival comes as Burnley seek a change in form after five Championship matches without a win. The club were relegated from the Premier League last season.

Vardy spent 13 years at Leicester City after joining from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012. He scored 200 goals in 500 appearances for the club in all competitions, including a club-record 145 Premier League goals.

He won 26 England caps and scored seven goals.

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