Jamie Vardy is set to part ways with Italian club US Cremonese at the end of June, as his one-year contract is set to expire, according to BBC Sport. The 39-year-old striker scored seven goals and provided three assists in 29 appearances for the Serie A side, but the team was relegated to Serie B during his tenure. Vardy’s contract included an option to stay for an additional year if Cremonese avoided relegation, but the club failed to secure enough points to remain in the top flight.

Return to Italy Ends in Disappointment

Vardy joined Cremonese in September 2025 after leaving Leicester City, where he had spent 13 years and scored 200 goals in 500 matches, though he was the last remaining player from Leicester’s 2016 Premier League-winning side at the time of his departure. Despite his efforts. Including scoring seven times in 29 games, the club was unable to avoid relegation and finished with 34 points—four behind US Lecce, and Vardy started 24 matches for the club but was unable to prevent its decline.

Vardy admitted he still enjoys playing at a high level and has not ruled out continuing his career, with interest reportedly coming from Dutch side Feyenoord. The striker said. According to BBC Sport, ‘I’m still enjoying football and believe I can keep playing at this level.’.

Uncertain Future and Possible Return to Leicester

In a new documentary, he revealed he left Leicester not due to conflict with the club but because he was simply not happy in his final days at the King Power Stadium. Vardy has not confirmed his next destination, though speculation has linked him with a possible return to Leicester City. He ended his 13-year tenure with 200 goals in 500 appearances. Vardy did not sign with another club immediately and remained free agent until joining Cremonese in September 2025.

Vardy’s wife and children returned to Leicester last weekend for the club’s 10th-anniversary celebrations of its Premier League title. Vardy was not able to play due to his Cremonese contract but received a hero’s welcome when he stepped onto the pitch. It is now expected he will become a free agent following his departure from Cremonese and could explore opportunities elsewhere, with no immediate indication of retirement.

Vardy’s Managerial Ambitions Remain Distant

Vardy has not expressed interest in transitioning to a managerial role at this time. In comments to ESPN, he stated, ‘I can’t [become a manager]. I’ve not really thought that far down the line. I’m very much: ‘get today out the way, go to sleep and see what tomorrow brings.’

According to fussballdaten.de, Vardy played a key role in Leicester’s 2016 Premier League triumph and remains one of the club’s most celebrated players. He also earned seven caps for England, playing in the 2016 European Championship and the 2018 World Cup. Vardy has scored 145 goals in 342 Premier League matches and remains a free agent with no transfer fee attached.