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Jamie Vardy explains surprise Serie A move — ‘Age is just a number’

Leicester's Jamie Vardy celebrates final match after scoring 200th goal
  • Jamie Vardy, 38, has joined Serie A club Cremonese after a 13-year career at Leicester City, where he scored 200 goals in 500 appearances.
  • Vardy expressed his continued motivation and fitness, stating that 'age is just a number' and he aims to prove doubters wrong by performing at the highest level.
  • He emphasised that his legs still feel fresh and show no signs of slowing down, committing to giving his all for his new club.
  • Cremonese has made a strong start to the Serie A season, securing wins against Sassuolo and AC Milan, placing them third in the league.
  • Vardy's primary objective for Cremonese is to help the club remain in the top flight, taking each game one-by-one, and he is expected to make his debut against Verona on Monday.
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