Jamie Vardy Joins Cremonese in Italy to Play Alongside Benito Mussolini’s Great-Grandson

Striker Jamie Vardy has begun a new chapter in Italy after signing with Serie A club Cremonese. His arrival was met with enthusiasm from fans, who greeted him at Milan’s Linate Airport with songs supporting his move.

Vardy, 38, joins Cremonese on a one-year contract with an option for another season, eager to contribute to a team fighting relegation. Despite Cremonese’s recent struggles, including being relegated six times in their eight Serie A seasons, the club has made positive strides in the transfer window, even defeating top teams like AC Milan and Sassuolo in early matches.

In his new team, Vardy will line up alongside Romano Mussolini, the 22-year-old full-back and great-grandson of the infamous dictator Benito Mussolini. Romano was loaned from Lazio earlier this summer and prefers to keep the Mussolini surname, distancing himself from politics. His first goal in professional football last December sparked controversy, with fans performing the Roman salute, a symbol associated with his ancestors.

Vardy’s arrival marks a gritty commitment in the final phase of his career. Last season, he scored 10 goals for Leicester, despite the club’s relegation. Known for his win in the 2015-16 Premier League with Leicester and a total of 324 career goals, Vardy’s legacy in English football remains significant.

He traveled to Italy with his wife, Rebekah, who flew in from a holiday to join him. Vardy expressed excitement for his new adventure, jokingly telling teammates “Forza Cremo!” in a club video. Inspired by other British players who found success in Italy, like Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour, Vardy seems ready to embrace the challenge and immerse himself in Italian culture.

The move signals a bold new phase for Vardy, and fans hope he can help elevate Cremonese back toward Serie A’s upper echelon. Beyond football, Cremona, where his new team is based, is renowned as the world’s violin capital, promising a culturally rich environment for Vardy and his wife.

Vardy will team up with Romano Mussolini at Cremonese