Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has signed a one-year contract with Burnley, joining the Championship side until the end of the season. At 39, Vardy is one of the most decorated players in English football, having scored 145 goals for Leicester to become their all-time Premier League top scorer. He left Leicester in 2025 to join Italian side Cremonese, but left the club in the summer after they were relegated from Serie A. Vardy now joins Burnley, who are currently at the bottom of the Championship with no wins in their opening five matches. Vardy, who earned 26 caps for England and scored seven goals, spent 13 years at Leicester after joining from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012. Over 500 appearances, he scored 200 goals in all competitions, becoming a club legend. Burnley, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, have struggled in the Championship under new manager Nicky Hayen, who has not managed a win yet. “His experience and leadership will be invaluable to our squad,” Hayen said. “We believe he can make a significant impact on our campaign.” Vardy will be the first player to combine a playing career with a media presence in this way, as he has also signed a deal with Bundesliga Media to host live broadcasts of seven Friday evening matches on his YouTube channel, “Jamie Vardy’s Having a Party.” The broadcasts started on the opening weekend of the Bundesliga season when Bayern Munich faced Stuttgart. Vardy, who will turn 40 in January, has signed with Burnley after spending last season in Italy with Cremonese, where he scored seven goals in 29 games. Vardy’s move to Burnley comes after he ruled out a return to Leicester, where he spent 13 years and was a key player in the club's Premier League title win in 2016 and FA Cup victory in 2021. He has also been involved in various media projects, including a Netflix documentary and an ITV reality series with his wife, Rebekah. Despite these ventures, Vardy has remained focused on his playing career, making his Football League debut at the age of 25. Now, he aims to help Burnley turn their season around while continuing his work as a sports commentator.