Jamie Vardy poses with a Stradivarius violin in Cremona’s violin museum, celebrating his transfer to Serie A club Cremonese in the 2025 season. Photo: The Strad
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Jamie Vardy has officially joined Serie A side Cremonese on a one-year contract, declaring “age is just a number” as the 38-year-old striker embraces his Italian challenge to help the newly-promoted club survive in Italy’s top flight.
Jamie Vardy Embraces New Italian Challenge as He Insists Age Won’t Stop Him at Cremonese
Jamie Vardy has officially completed his move to Italian Serie A side Cremonese, signing a one-year contract with an option for an additional year as the newly-promoted club prepares for their survival battle in Italy’s top flight. The 38-year-old striker was presented by Cremonese in early September 2025, shortly before the new Serie A campaign, with the veteran forward expressing unwavering confidence in his physical capabilities despite approaching his 40th birthday.
Speaking directly at his media presentation, Vardy delivered a defiant message about his longevity: “Age is just a number… as long as my legs are still doing exactly what they used to and still feel as fresh as they do, then I will carry on. At the moment, there’s no signs of them slowing down.” The former Leicester striker emphasized his immediate readiness to contribute, reporting no fitness issues and highlighting his motivation to prove doubters wrong as he embarks on this new Italian adventure.
Cremonese coach Davide Nicola played a pivotal role in convincing Vardy to make the move, with the striker revealing that a lengthy Zoom call with the manager sealed his decision. Vardy described feeling wanted and motivated by Nicola’s clear ambition to keep the team in Serie A, noting the similarities to his previous relegation battles at Leicester. The club views Vardy as a critical asset for their fight to maintain their top-flight status, placing significant trust in his experience and proven ability to perform under pressure.
The strategic nature of Vardy’s signing reflects Cremonese’s understanding of the challenge ahead, with the striker acknowledging that the main task “is making sure we stay in the league.” His wealth of experience from Leicester’s survival campaigns positions him as both a tactical weapon and leadership figure for a squad facing the intense pressure of Serie A competition. Nicola’s reputation for helping teams avoid relegation, combined with Vardy’s proven track record in high-stakes situations, forms the foundation of Cremonese’s survival strategy.
While the exact financial terms of Vardy’s contract remain undisclosed, his signing represents a calculated gamble by Cremonese to blend experience with ambition in their inaugural Serie A campaign. The striker’s tactical integration and specific role within Nicola’s system will become clearer as the season progresses, but his immediate availability and declared fitness levels suggest he could feature prominently in Cremonese’s battle to establish themselves among Italy’s elite clubs.
