Jamie Vardy heading for shock Serie A move as newly-promoted club optimistic after initial talks

The Leicester legend is in negotiations over a surprise move to newly-promoted Serie A club Cremonese. According to a report from Sky Italia, initial talks between the parties have been fruitful and there is cautious optimism that a deal can be completed for the 39-year-old free agent.

Vardy is searching for a final career challenge after his 12-year spell with Leicester, where he won the Premier League and FA Cup, came to an end. Cremonese, who marked their return to the Italian top flight with a shock 2-1 victory over AC Milan on the opening day, are looking to add an experienced goalscorer to their attack. The Lombardy club are already set to sign Faris Moumbagna from Marseille and can call upon Federico Bonazzoli and Antonio Sanabria, meaning Vardy would complete a potent forward line.

Despite his age, Vardy remained productive in his final season in the Premier League, contributing 10 goals and six assists in 36 appearances for Leicester. The striker was also the division's top scorer at the end of the 2019-20 season.

He leaves the Foxes with a legacy that includes 230 goals, 90 assists, a Premier League title in 2016, and a Golden Boot in 2019-20. Moreover, Vardy has never played outside England in his professional career. A move to Serie A would represent his first venture abroad at senior level.

If talks continue positively, Vardy could become Cremonese’s marquee signing before the transfer window closes. The club will next face Sassuolo in Serie A, while Vardy weighs up whether to extend his career with a final challenge in Italy.