Jamie Vardy has signed with Burnley until the end of the season, supplying the club with an experienced striker as they sit bottom of the Championship and without a win. The 39-year-old, who turns 40 in January, arrives to provide attacking options and senior leadership to a squad that has struggled for results in the opening weeks of the campaign.
Vardy is Leicester City's leading Premier League scorer with 145 goals and earned 26 caps for England, scoring seven times for his country. He spent 13 years at Leicester after joining from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012, finishing that spell with 200 goals in 500 appearances across all competitions. After leaving Leicester, Vardy moved to Italian side Cremonese in 2025, departed the club in the summer and has now returned to English football on a short-term deal with Burnley.
The signing follows a poor run of form under new manager Nicky Hayen. Burnley have not won in five matches since Hayen took charge, and they conceded two goals in the final 10 minutes as they lost 2-1 at home to Bristol City on Saturday. The club has recruited Vardy to add firepower and leadership as it seeks to arrest the slide and climb the Championship table.
On the club's website Vardy said, "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." Hayen welcomed the signing, saying, "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."
The move keeps Vardy in English football for the remainder of the season and gives Burnley a veteran forward option as they aim to convert experience into immediate goals and points. The short-term nature of the deal makes results the most immediate barometer of success, the club and supporters will judge the signing by its impact on form and position in the table.
