Former Leicester City icon Jamie Vardy is inching closer to joining Serie A as Cremonese and the player's camp enter the final stages of negotiations.
- Jamie Vardy in talks to join Cremonese
- Both parties are finalising agreements
- Vardy green lights move to Italy
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Cremonense are in advance talks to sign Premier League legend Vardy, who is now a free agent after leaving the Foxes this year. The English striker was previously touted to move to Napoli, but in the recent days, Cremonese have lured the 38-year-old to join them at Stadio Giovanni Zini. The deal is in the final stages with the forward open to moving to Cremona, according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Vardy will be leaving England for the first in his career after spending 13 remarkable years at the King Power Stadium. The English striker also reached the 200 goal-mark in his final year with the Foxes, marking the end of a legendary spell at Leicester, where he played 500 matches.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Cremonese have already announced their return with a resounding win against AC Milan in their opening fixture. The club has strengthened its squad by signing players like Lapo Nava from Milan, Alberto Grassi from Empoli, Martin Payero from Udinese, among others. With Vardy, the Italian club gains a seasoned striker who scored 10 goals and registered six assists in the Premier League last season.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CREMONESE?
The Italian club has returned to the top tier of the Italian league after two-years of absence, and coach Davide Nicola will leave no stone unturned in turning them to a competitive side and keeping them on the top end of the league. Cremonese will face Sassuolo in their upcoming league fixture on August 29.
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