Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy HampsonSunday 06 September 2026 16:10 BSTVardy is back in English football (PA)Burnley have completed the signing of former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract.The 39-year-old was available as a free agent after departing Italian side Cremonese following their relegation from Serie A, where he scored seven goals in 29 appearances.Vardy joins a Burnley squad currently sitting bottom of the Championship without a win in their opening five games following their relegation from the Premier League last season.The Premier League and FA Cup winner stated he is delighted to join the Lancashire club and is eager to help steer the team back in the right direction.Alongside his playing duties at Turf Moor, Vardy will continue hosting live broadcasts of seven Friday night Bundesliga fixtures on his YouTube channel.In fullJamie Vardy joins Burnley as veteran striker seals return to English footballMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in