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Burnley land Jamie Vardy

Jamie Vardy→Burnley

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J. Vardy

Center Forward · England · 39 yrs

17.1

Rating

36.6

Season

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Burnley have completed the signing of J. Vardy — the move is confirmed, led by Burnley FC (club official) and corroborated by 9 reports (100% credibility).

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Story log

26 Sept5 new sources: Burnley FC (club official), Fabrizio Romano (social/feeds), Gianluca Di Marzio, The Athletic — now 37 tracking the story
10 Sept5 new sources: TNT Sports, CremonaSera (Italian local news), Associated Press (via Yahoo/other syndication), The Washington Post (AP-sourced article) — now 32 tracking the story
9 Sept6 new sources: Burnley Football Club (official club announcement), Goal, NBC Sports, Sky Sports — now 27 tracking the story
8 Sept9 new sources: Burnley / multiple reporting outlets (Burnley announcement reported by club media and major outlets), The Independent, ge.globo.com (GE), L'Equipe — now 21 tracking the story
6 SeptReported as a done deal from the start
6 SeptStory opened — 12 sources (BBC Sport, The Guardian, The Mirror, Burnley FC (official club announcement))

What the reports say

Fee reported: free transfer31 of 37 cite concrete progress33 cite a named / official source

Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a short-term contract (until the end of the current season). — Burnley FC (club official)
Burnley FC announces signing of Jamie Vardy on a contract until the end of the current season. — Burnley FC (official club announcement)
Burnley FC announce the signing of Jamie Vardy until the end of the season. — Burnley Football Club (official club announcement)
Fabrizio Romano reports Burnley have agreed to sign Jamie Vardy on a one-year deal (exclusive/first break). — Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram report)

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J. Vardy is a 39-year-old centre-forward at Burnley, rated 3.1 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (2% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Vardy.

The report at a glance

Burnley land Jamie Vardy — Field Insider report card

37 Reports

BBurnley FC (club official)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a short-term contract (until the end of the current season).
Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a short-term contract (until the end of the current season).
1d agoRead full article →
BBurnley FC (official club announcement)
Named sourceTrusted 95%
Burnley FC announces signing of Jamie Vardy on a contract until the end of the current season.
Burnley FC announces signing of Jamie Vardy on a contract until the end of the current season.
6 SeptRead full article →
BBurnley Football Club (official club announcement)
Named sourceTrusted 95%
Burnley FC announce the signing of Jamie Vardy until the end of the season.
Burnley FC announce the signing of Jamie Vardy until the end of the season.
6 SeptRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (X / Telegram report)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reports Burnley have agreed to sign Jamie Vardy on a one-year deal (exclusive/first break).
Fabrizio Romano reports Burnley have agreed to sign Jamie Vardy on a one-year deal (exclusive/first break).
6 SeptRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (social/feeds)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reports (HERE WE GO) that Burnley have agreed to sign Jamie Vardy on a one-year deal (reported via his social/feeds).
Fabrizio Romano reports (HERE WE GO) that Burnley have agreed to sign Jamie Vardy on a one-year deal (reported via his social/feeds).
6 SeptRead full article →
AA Bola
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 82%
A Bola (Portugal) reports Vardy has signed for Burnley on a one-season deal after leaving Cremonese.
A Bola (Portugal) reports Vardy has signed for Burnley on a one-season deal after leaving Cremonese.
6 SeptRead full article →
TThe Independent
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
The Independent reports Burnley have completed the signing of Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract.
The Independent reports Burnley have completed the signing of Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract.
6 SeptRead full article →
EESPN (news page)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
ESPN (news/ESPN syndicated page) reports the completed signing of Jamie Vardy by Burnley on a season-long contract.
ESPN (news/ESPN syndicated page) reports the completed signing of Jamie Vardy by Burnley on a season-long contract.
6 SeptRead full article →
TThe Athletic
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 64%
The Athletic reports that Jamie Vardy has joined Championship side Burnley on a season-long deal.
The Athletic reports that Jamie Vardy has joined Championship side Burnley on a season-long deal.
6 SeptRead full article →
SSoccerNews
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 63%
SoccerNews reports Vardy is officially set to join Burnley on a free transfer, citing reporting that preceded the club announcement.
SoccerNews reports Vardy is officially set to join Burnley on a free transfer, citing reporting that preceded the club announcement.
6 SeptRead full article →
GGianluca Di Marzio
Mixed 62%
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Jamie Vardy is a new Burnley player in the Championship (Italian coverage of the signing).
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Jamie Vardy is a new Burnley player in the Championship (Italian coverage of the signing).
6 SeptRead full article →
FFootball‑Italia
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 61%
Football‑Italia reports Vardy is set to leave Cremonese following relegation and is expected to return to England, linking Romano’s reporting to Burnley interest.
Football‑Italia reports Vardy is set to leave Cremonese following relegation and is expected to return to England, linking Romano’s reporting to Burnley interest.
6 SeptRead full article →
LL'Equipe
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 60%
L'Équipe (French) reports Jamie Vardy has returned to England to sign for Burnley on a short-term deal.
L'Équipe (French) reports Jamie Vardy has returned to England to sign for Burnley on a short-term deal.
6 SeptRead full article →
MMundo Deportivo
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 58%
Mundo Deportivo (Spanish) reports Jamie Vardy has signed for Burnley at age 39.
Mundo Deportivo (Spanish) reports Jamie Vardy has signed for Burnley at age 39.
6 SeptRead full article →
GGoal
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Report: Jamie Vardy completes move to Burnley on a free transfer, joining the Championship side on a one-year/season-long deal.
Report: Jamie Vardy completes move to Burnley on a free transfer, joining the Championship side on a one-year/season-long deal.
6 SeptRead full article →
BBurnley / multiple reporting outlets (Burnley announcement reported by club media and major outlets)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Joined Burnley on a short-term contract (reported as a one‑year / until end of season deal).
Joined Burnley on a short-term contract (reported as a one‑year / until end of season deal).
8 SeptRead full article →
CCremonaSera (Italian local news)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Local Cremona news site reports former Cremonese forward Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley.
Local Cremona news site reports former Cremonese forward Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley.
7 SeptRead full article →
BBBC Sport
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Jamie Vardy joins Burnley until the end of the season
Jamie Vardy joins Burnley until the end of the season
6 SeptRead full article →
TThe Guardian
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Jamie Vardy returns to England after leaving Cremonese, signing for Burnley on a deal until the end of the season.
Jamie Vardy returns to England after leaving Cremonese, signing for Burnley on a deal until the end of the season.
6 SeptRead full article →
CChannels Television
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
News wire/site: Burnley sign Jamie Vardy until the end of the season — club quoted; Vardy had been at Cremonese last season.
News wire/site: Burnley sign Jamie Vardy until the end of the season — club quoted; Vardy had been at Cremonese last season.
6 SeptRead full article →
CCalcioTattico
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
CalcioTattico (transfer write-up) reports Vardy’s return to England and references the Burnley club announcement.
CalcioTattico (transfer write-up) reports Vardy’s return to England and references the Burnley club announcement.
6 SeptRead full article →
FFanatik.ro
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Fanatik (Romanian outlet) reports Jamie Vardy signed for Burnley in the Championship, noting the club’s announcement.
Fanatik (Romanian outlet) reports Jamie Vardy signed for Burnley in the Championship, noting the club’s announcement.
6 SeptRead full article →
BBritish Bulletin
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
British Bulletin reports Burnley have signed Jamie Vardy until the end of the season, echoing the official announcement.
British Bulletin reports Burnley have signed Jamie Vardy until the end of the season, echoing the official announcement.
6 SeptRead full article →
Gge.globo.com (GE)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
ge.globo (Globo/GE) reports Burnley announced the signing of Jamie Vardy, noting he was a target for São Paulo but has joined Burnley on a contract until the end of the season.
ge.globo (Globo/GE) reports Burnley announced the signing of Jamie Vardy, noting he was a target for São Paulo but has joined Burnley on a contract until the end of the season.
6 SeptRead full article →
TTuttoCremonese
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Italian local site reports 'UFFICIALE' — Jamie Vardy signs for Burnley after leaving Cremonese.
Italian local site reports 'UFFICIALE' — Jamie Vardy signs for Burnley after leaving Cremonese.
6 SeptRead full article →
EEFL Championship (eflchampionship.co.uk)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a one-year deal after leaving Cremonese.
Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a one-year deal after leaving Cremonese.
6 SeptRead full article →
YYardbarker
Mixed 50%
Yardbarker reports Burnley have pulled off a surprise signing, noting Fabrizio Romano's tweet and that Vardy returns from Cremonese.
Yardbarker reports Burnley have pulled off a surprise signing, noting Fabrizio Romano's tweet and that Vardy returns from Cremonese.
6 SeptRead full article →
NNBC Sports
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
NBC Sports reports Vardy has returned to English football by signing for Burnley until the end of the season.
NBC Sports reports Vardy has returned to English football by signing for Burnley until the end of the season.
6 SeptRead full article →
BBBC Sport
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
BBC (news piece syndicated/replicated across outlets) reports Vardy has returned to English football, joining Burnley until the end of the season after leaving Cremonese.
BBC (news piece syndicated/replicated across outlets) reports Vardy has returned to English football, joining Burnley until the end of the season after leaving Cremonese.
6 SeptRead full article →
AAssociated Press (via Yahoo/other syndication)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Report: Jamie Vardy completes Burnley move, signing a contract until the end of the season (news wire/Associated Press coverage republished).
Report: Jamie Vardy completes Burnley move, signing a contract until the end of the season (news wire/Associated Press coverage republished).
6 SeptRead full article →
TThe Washington Post (AP-sourced article)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Report: Veteran striker Jamie Vardy returns to English football, signing for Burnley until season's end after his Cremonese spell.
Report: Veteran striker Jamie Vardy returns to English football, signing for Burnley until season's end after his Cremonese spell.
6 SeptRead full article →
CCalcioTattico (Italy)
Mixed 50%
Report (Italian): Jamie Vardy torna in Inghilterra a 39 anni — Burnley annuncia l'ingaggio dopo l'addio alla Cremonese.
Report (Italian): Jamie Vardy torna in Inghilterra a 39 anni — Burnley annuncia l'ingaggio dopo l'addio alla Cremonese.
6 SeptRead full article →
HHWG Archive / Here We Go Archive
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Glocal/aggregated transfer trackers and archives (HWG Archive / Here We Go Archive) list Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' confirmation and record the completed transfer Cremonese → Burnley as a free transfer (useful for tracing the insider/journalist timeline).
Glocal/aggregated transfer trackers and archives (HWG Archive / Here We Go Archive) list Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' confirmation and record the completed transfer Cremonese → Burnley as a free transfer (useful for tracing the insider/journalist timeline).
6 SeptRead full article →
YYahoo Sports
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 44%
Yahoo Sports republishes the story: Ex‑Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley until the end of the season (news summary based on club/press reports).
Yahoo Sports republishes the story: Ex‑Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley until the end of the season (news summary based on club/press reports).
6 SeptRead full article →
TTNT Sports
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 38%
Burnley have signed Jamie Vardy on a free transfer until the end of the season after he left Cremonese.
Burnley have signed Jamie Vardy on a free transfer until the end of the season after he left Cremonese.
6 SeptRead full article →
SSky Sports
Low-trust 28%
Sky Sports covers the signing and associated coverage/videos about Vardy arriving and his potential impact at Burnley.
Sky Sports covers the signing and associated coverage/videos about Vardy arriving and his potential impact at Burnley.
7 SeptRead full article →
TThe Mirror
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 23%
Jamie Vardy signs one-year deal with Burnley
Jamie Vardy signs one-year deal with Burnley
6 SeptRead full article →