Jamie Vardy's Italian escapades are a far cry from Leicester City's humble East Midlands home, but for the Foxes faithful, it's a pilgrimage worth taking. The 39-year-old striker has been a thorn in the side of Serie A strugglers Cremonese since his summer move, netting five goals in 18 games and earning himself the player of the month award for December.
The Foxes have been to Cremona en masse to pay tribute to their beloved legend. Well-wishers from as far afield as Bergamo donned Leicester shirts and brandished flags emblazoned with "Thank you Vards" in the hope that Vardy's success would rub off on their own beleaguered club.
For Vardy, a move to Cremonese represents more than just a change of scenery. It's an opportunity to reinvigorate his game, adapting to Serie A's fast-paced tempo and making intelligent runs behind the opposition's defense. The Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes that Vardy's newfound sense of self-awareness has been instrumental in his success: "He is, for the most part, someone at one with himself now and has hopefully grown to like himself."
The Italian league has not been without its challenges for Vardy, though, including a recent burglary in Lake Garda. Nevertheless, he and his partner Becky seem to be adapting well to life in Cremonese.
With Vardy's contract set to expire this summer, speculation will inevitably surround his future. Will he return to the Premier League, or will he opt for a new challenge elsewhere? The Foxes faithful can only hope that their legendary striker brings inspiration back with him – and perhaps even a few tricks up his sleeve to rub it in his former employers.
For now, Vardy is content to bask in the adoration of Cremonese fans and finish what he's started. Pearson, for one, has already extended an olive branch: "Good luck to the lovable rogue," he quips. "I have told him I may pop by his gaff, if invited, on my next road trip in Europe." Vardy's own adventure shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
The Foxes have been to Cremona en masse to pay tribute to their beloved legend. Well-wishers from as far afield as Bergamo donned Leicester shirts and brandished flags emblazoned with "Thank you Vards" in the hope that Vardy's success would rub off on their own beleaguered club.
For Vardy, a move to Cremonese represents more than just a change of scenery. It's an opportunity to reinvigorate his game, adapting to Serie A's fast-paced tempo and making intelligent runs behind the opposition's defense. The Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes that Vardy's newfound sense of self-awareness has been instrumental in his success: "He is, for the most part, someone at one with himself now and has hopefully grown to like himself."
The Italian league has not been without its challenges for Vardy, though, including a recent burglary in Lake Garda. Nevertheless, he and his partner Becky seem to be adapting well to life in Cremonese.
With Vardy's contract set to expire this summer, speculation will inevitably surround his future. Will he return to the Premier League, or will he opt for a new challenge elsewhere? The Foxes faithful can only hope that their legendary striker brings inspiration back with him – and perhaps even a few tricks up his sleeve to rub it in his former employers.
For now, Vardy is content to bask in the adoration of Cremonese fans and finish what he's started. Pearson, for one, has already extended an olive branch: "Good luck to the lovable rogue," he quips. "I have told him I may pop by his gaff, if invited, on my next road trip in Europe." Vardy's own adventure shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
he's killing it in serie a and proving all the doubters wrong 
his work rate is insane 
and that burglary thing was like totally crazy 
but he and becky seem to be handling it well 
anyway i think he deserves all the adoration from cremonese fans 
️ and i'm sure nigel pearson is stoked to see him thriving 
It's so sick to see the Foxes faithful showin' love for him, even from afar. I'm lovin' how he's adaptin' to Serie A and findin' that new swag in his game. The fact that he's earned player of the month award is just fire 
Can't wait to see what's next for Jamie, whether it's back in the Premier League or another European adventure. Either way, he's still reppin' Leicester with that "Thank you Vards" vibe 
. It's great to see Vardy finding his groove again, and I'm sure the Leicester City fans would love to have him back. But for now, he's living his best life in Cremonese and raking in those points! 
he's killing it at cremonese and the fans are totally loving him for it 
can't wait to see what he does next - maybe we'll even get to see some magic trickery come out from that foxes stable 
. And btw, Nigel Pearson is the man 
but seriously though ppl r still worried bout him signin a new contract or just chillin with his partner becky in cremona idk wut teh future holds but i gotta say vardy's been doin it right rn and i'm lowkey hyped 4 him to bring inspiration back to leicester when he retires 
! Who knew the Foxes legend had it in him to adapt to Italian football? I mean, the man is 39 and still scoring goals for fun 
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. It's amazing how far-reaching their love for him is, from Bergamo to Cremona! The fans are basically cheering on a legend, and it's infectious 
. Nigel Pearson's comments about Vardy being "at one with himself" have to be true – the man looks like he's finally found his happy place 
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! It's not about the destination; it's about being present in the moment and loving yourself for who you are (even if that means looking a bit out of place in some fancy Italian town 
). And let's be real, who wouldn't want to return home with a few tricks up their sleeve to rub in the faces of their old mates? Life is all about balance, my friends – work, rest, and play 
. Let Vardy's story inspire you to take a step back, appreciate what you have, and enjoy the journey 
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like they think vardy's going to magically revive his career by playing in serie a and then they wonder why he wants to leave on a free transfer? i mean come on, nigel pearson says vardy has finally found himself but really it's just about the benjamins 
this is a perfect example of how leagues are rigged against top players. vardy deserves so much better than being treated like some sort of superhero for his age group 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that the Leicester fans have followed him to Cremona and are showing their support? That's what I call dedication 
He seems super focused on his game now and it's dope to see him killin' it in Serie A 
. Can't wait to see what he does next, maybe a transfer to the top clubs? 
Wouldn't mind seeing Vardy bring back some braggin' rights for Leicester City 
Just hope he doesn't leave us all hanging when his contract is up – we need the Vards back at the King Power Stadium! 
, that's so sweet - hope Vardy brings back some magic for the Foxes when he returns this summer 
I don’t usually comment but... Jamie Vardy's move to Cremonese seems like a weird one at first. I mean, we're used to seeing him net goals for Leicester City, not struggling in Serie A. But the more I read about it, the more I think he's exactly where he needs to be. He's got his own thing going on there and it's great to see him thriving. 
. like, can you imagine having to take a whole day to set up your camera just to get one decent shot? 
. it's crazy to think about how much technology has impacted our daily lives... and yet, vardy's still managing to score goals left and right 