- Published6 September 2026, 14:41 BST
Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley until the end of the season.
The 39-year-old, who is Leicester's record Premier League scorer with 145 goals, departed for Cremonese in 2025.
Vardy left the Italian side in the summer and now joins the winless Clarets who are bottom of the Championship.
"This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town," Vardy told the club website. , external
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