Jamie Vardy gives his sit down first interview on signing for Burnley, following his departure from Italian outfit Cremonese.
He became the fist English player to win the Serie A Player of the Month award, in November, and ended the season with 7 league goals, but unfortunately was unable to keep the club up.
On the 6th of September 2026, he made his return to England, signing for Championship outfit Burnley on a one-season contract as a free agent.
We are delighted to announce the signing of experienced forward Jamie Vardy on a contract until the end of the current season.
Welcome to Burnley, Jamie 🤝
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) September 6, 2026
We have a new number 9 😃@vardy7 pic.twitter.com/6j9ImHVupR
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) September 7, 2026
Burnley said in a club statement: “Burnley Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of experienced forward Jamie Vardy on a contract until the end of the current season.
“The 39-year-old, who last season played in Serie A for Cremonese is well known for his explosive pace, clinical finishing, and relentless work ethic and will bring a wealth of experience to Turf Moor.
Head Coach Nicky Hayen expressed his excitement about the signing: “We are delighted to welcome Jamie to Burnley FC. His experience and leadership will be invaluable to our squad, and we believe he can make a significant impact on our campaign. Jamie has a proven track record, and we are looking forward to seeing him in a Claret shirt.”
Vardy shared his enthusiasm about joining the club: “I’m really happy to now be here at Burnley FC.
“This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town.
“I can’t wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction.”
Interviewer: Jamie, welcome. It’s great to have you here at Burnley Football Club. How does it feel to be a part of it?
Jamie: Yeah, really, really excited. Obviously being in training now, so it’s all about getting ready for Saturday.
Interviewer: And just talk to us how the move came about. There’ve been a lot of interest over summer from a lot of clubs, I imagine, but how was the initial first conversation with with the club?
Jamie: No, they were good. Yeah, I wanted to spend a bit of time with the family. We don’t really get chance to do that over summer. So, I left it as long as possible. Kept myself ticking over as I always do, knowing that I still wanted to play and found out that Burnley were interested, got the phone call, Zoom calls. So, it weren’t something that just happened overnight. It was it was all planned planned previous.
Interviewer: And there’s a few familiar faces here. You played against Kyle Walker, Barnes over the years, even Jack Cork, who’s one of the coaches. Had you spoken to any of whether any sort of conversation with any of the lads that are here already.
Jamie: Yeah, I spoke to obviously I came to came to the Wrexham and game the other night to watch for the first time. So got a quick chat in chatting with all of them what like the lads like and everything. So they’re the first things you you really need to talk about and then after that it’s it’s all about going out on that training field and making sure you get the connections with everyone.
Interviewer: And most recently you spent last season in Italy in Serie A. How was that as an experience sort of you as a player and a person over there?
Jamie: Yeah, it was it was an experience. Something I’m I’m glad I tried if I’m honest. It didn’t work out eventually. You know, the targets weren’t met and and that’s one of the reasons why I came home. But just playing a different different style style of football in in a different country if anything probably made me a better player cuz I don’t think you can ever be told to learn.
Interviewer: And obviously a well-known figure in the football world and what the fans will know who you are but just describe yourself as sort of a person and what what the sort of the you can expect from in the dressing room around the place you know on and off the pitch.
Jamie: Yeah, all always first and foremost basic you give 100%. You got to put the hard work in. Then you let your your ability do the rest after. And I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of opposition fans that are not going to like a few of the celebrations.
Interviewer: Just looking at your journey as well. The football pyramid came from the bottom, right to the top. Won the Premier League, won the trophies. What drives you now 39 to keep going and this next chapter with Burnley?
Jamie: No, it’s a hunger. I’m doing something that I love doing. I love playing football. I’ve always said that when my legs tell me that that that’s enough, then I’m not stupid. I’ll stop there and then, but I’ve kept myself fit. I’ll look after myself. Legs are still good. So, I’ll be giving everything I can to to make sure that we get the results come match days.
Interviewer: And the gaff has spoken passionately about sort of having that senior role as the experienced players within the dress room and in the squad. Do you sort of enjoy having that role and having that sort of on your shoulders to be one of them that they look up to and they can come to?
Jamie: I don’t, if I’m honest, I don’t think about that side of it from like a personal point. I just know that I need to be doing what what I’ve done. Make sure I’m giving all and and then you hope that that the lads are seeing that like the younger lads and and it gets everyone going going forward together.
Interviewer: And you know the championship very well. I know you’ve played a lot of time in your Premier League, but couple of promotions as well with Leicester, what is it? What do you feel the league experience will sort of benefit having you in the team as well?
Jamie: It’s going to be tough, but I think like you just said there, having people around that that’s been there, done it, and and knows what’s to come for it’s a long season season. It’s a real slog fest. So, just having that experience in there to to show for the lads that, yeah, there’s going to be a match every three days, but it’s something you get used to.
Interviewer: And I know you weren’t involved on Tuesday night, but you’re obviously out at the game as you mentioned, supporting the lads and got to meet a few fans and see sort of the how the dressing room is before a game. What did you make of Tuesday night?
Jamie: No, no, I thought I thought it was good. Great performance. I think we were unlucky not to hold on to be honest, but I think we just stopped doing a few of the basics that that we were doing constantly throughout the first half. So, it’s just one of them things. It’s about consistency. You’ve just got to make sure now that that you get that first 45 into into a full 90.
Interviewer: Swansea this weekend. First chance for you to sort of get them boots back on and get back out there playing in England in the Championship. I imagine you’re sort of relishing. Are you excited for it?
Jamie: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely buzzing for it. Obviously, it comes down to the manager and what teams he picks, but whatever I’m asked to do, I’ll just make sure that I’m 100% ready.
Interviewer: And it’ll be your first game at Turf Moor as a Burnley player next weekend. You’ve played there a few times over the years, scored some big goals against Burnley over the years. You looking forward to being in the claret and blue shirt this time?
Jamie: Yeah. Yeah, 100%. Every time I’ve obviously played against Burnley at Burnley, crowds always always loud supporting the lads and I think that’s what we need. We definitely need that, but it’s down to us to put the performers in to make sure that they’re backing us.
Interviewer: And just finally, there was a lot of excitement from the fans obviously when you join the club. What would your message be to the supporters?
Jamie: Literally can’t wait to get going and just that I will fully give 100%. Even if that’s me running myself into a brick wall.
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