# Jamie Vardy transfer to Burnley

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jamie-vardy-transfer-to-burnley
> Updated: 2026-09-08T19:41:41.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

Striker Jamie Vardy signed a short-term contract with Championship club Burnley on a free transfer, following a season in Italy with Cremonese. Burnley manager Nicky Hayen described Vardy’s experience as ‘invaluable’ to the squad as they attempt to improve their standing at the bottom of the league.

However, Vardy was unable to make his debut for Burnley in a 1-1 draw against Wrexham. He served a one-match suspension carried over from his time in Serie A, resulting from accumulating five yellow cards during the final stages of the Italian season. He is expected to be available for the club’s subsequent match against Swansea.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Jamie Vardy misses Burnley debut due to Serie A suspension

Jamie Vardy missed his Burnley debut against Wrexham after a suspension earned while playing for Cremonese in Italy's Serie A carried over to the English Championship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamie-vardy-misses-burnley-debut-due-to-serie-a-suspension

### 2026-09-06: Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on short-term deal

Veteran striker Jamie Vardy has joined Championship club Burnley on a free transfer until the end of the season, returning to English football after a stint with Cremonese in Italy.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamie-vardy-signs-season-long-contract-with-burnley

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