Jamie Vardy is reportedly on the verge of leaving Cremonese after a single season with the club, following their demotion to Serie B. The experienced English forward is anticipated to head back to England after his tenure in Italian football concludes, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano.
The 39-year-old attacker joined Cremonese on a free transfer last summer, departing Leicester City upon the expiration of his contract. This move came after Leicester’s own relegation from the Premier League, ten years after their historic 2016 title win.
Vardy committed to a one-year deal with the Grigiorossi, which is set to expire on June 30th. Upon its expiration, he will depart as a free agent, as reported by CalcioMercato.
Relegation Marks End of Vardy’s Italian Spell as Cremonese Plans Serie B Reshuffle
Despite glimpses of potential, Cremonese experienced a difficult second half of the season, which ultimately led to their relegation.
Their fate was sealed on the final day of the season when a defeat against Como, a team heading for the Champions League, coupled with Lecce’s victory over Genoa, confirmed their drop to the second division.
A managerial change midway through the season, with Davide Nicola being replaced by Marco Giampaolo, failed to halt the team’s decline.
Vardy’s impending departure necessitates a complete overhaul of Cremonese’s attacking lineup for their upcoming Serie B campaign. The future of manager Marco Giampaolo, who has a contract extending through next season, also remains uncertain.
English Translation:
Jamie Vardy is poised to leave Cremonese after one year, with the veteran English striker expected to return to England following the club’s relegation to Serie B, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 39-year-old joined Cremonese on a free transfer last summer after his contract with Leicester City expired, following the Foxes’ own drop from the Premier League, a decade after their remarkable 2016 title win. He signed a one-year deal with the Grigiorossi, which expires on June 30th, at which point he will depart as a free agent, as reported by CalcioMercato. Vardy’s Italian adventure concludes with relegation for Cremonese as they plan a Serie B rebuild. Despite moments of promise, Cremonese endured a disastrous second half of the season that ultimately sealed their fate. The final blow came on the last day, when defeat to Champions League-bound Como, combined with Lecce’s victory over Genoa, confirmed their drop to the second tier. A mid-season change in management, replacing Davide Nicola with Marco Giampaolo, was unable to stop the slide. Vardy’s departure leaves Cremonese needing to rebuild their attack entirely for the Serie B campaign ahead. Whether Giampaolo, who has signed a contract through next season, remains in charge is also yet to be confirmed.
