Jamie Vardy Returns to England With Burnley Move

Jamie Vardy has completed his return to English football after agreeing to join Championship side Burnley. The experienced striker was officially announced as a new Clarets player on Sunday evening, September 6, 2026, signing a contract that will keep him at Turf Moor until the end of the season.

The move marks Vardy's return to England after spending the previous campaign in Italy with Serie A club Cremonese. The 39-year-old brings a wealth of experience to Burnley, having spent the majority of his career in English football and established himself as one of the Premier League's most successful veteran forwards.

Vardy arrives at a crucial moment for Burnley, who are looking to recover from a difficult start to the Championship campaign. The Clarets were relegated from the Premier League after finishing 19th in the 2025/26 season and currently sit 24th in the second tier. They are also still waiting for their first victory after five matches.

Burnley will hope Vardy's experience and goalscoring ability can provide an immediate boost to the struggling side. During his remarkable spell with Leicester City, the former England international scored 145 Premier League goals and played a key role in one of the most memorable title-winning campaigns in English football history.

At 39, Vardy remains a player capable of offering valuable leadership and a proven goalscoring presence. His arrival gives Burnley an experienced option in attack as they attempt to turn their season around and climb away from the bottom of the Championship table. The club will now be hoping his return to England can spark a much-needed change in fortunes.