Image source, ShutterstockByGary SmeeBBC Sport England
- Published6 September 2026, 14:41 BST
Updated 13 minutes ago
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
“I can’t wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction.”
Vardy, who won 26 caps for England, scoring seven goals, spent 13 years at Leicester after signing from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012.
He went on to score 200 goals in all competitions in 500 appearances.
Burnley, relegated from the Premier League last season, have made a poor start back in the second tier and have not won in five matches under new boss Nicky Hayen.
On Saturday they conceded two goals in the final 10 minutes to lose 2-1 at home to Bristol City.
“His experience and leadership will be invaluable to our squad, and we believe he can make a significant impact on our campaign,” Hayen added.
“Jamie has a proven track record, and we are looking forward to seeing him in a Claret shirt.”
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