Former Leicester Striker Vardy Joins Serie A Cremonese

Jamie Vardy, the 38-year-old former Leicester City star who scored 200 goals over 13 years and was pivotal in Leicester's 2015-16 Premier League title win, has embarked on a new chapter with Serie A side Cremonese. Despite questions about his age and ability to compete at the highest level, Vardy confidently declared that "age is just a number" and vowed to prove doubters wrong, emphasizing his physical readiness and determination. Cremonese, newly promoted to Serie A, have started their season strongly with wins over AC Milan and Sassuolo, with Vardy aiming to help the team maintain their league status, a goal reminiscent of his early Leicester days. At his Cremonese unveiling, Vardy confronted a journalist's skepticism directly, reiterating his commitment to giving his all for the club and noting that football transcends language barriers. He plans to learn Italian but believes his passion and experience will allow him to contribute immediately. Vardy's move reflects a broader trend of veteran players joining Serie A, bringing experience and leadership to newly promoted sides fighting to stay up.