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Veteran striker Jamie Vardy joins Burnley

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 6). Veteran striker Jamie Vardy joins Burnley. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/veteran-striker-jamie-vardy-joins-burnley/article_94955fa5-9d65-56c0-9bf3-455722e92702.html

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Jamie Vardy, a 39-year-old former England international, has joined Burnley on a season-long deal after leaving Italian club Cremonese at the end of last season. No specific numbers are mentioned regarding Vardy's age or career statistics. The article highlights Vardy's experience and leadership as key assets to Burnley, who were relegated from the Premier League last term. Burnley head coach Nicky Hayen and Vardy himself express enthusiasm for his new role with the club.

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Jamie Vardy, a 39-year-old former England international, has joined Burnley on a season-long deal after leaving Italian club Cremonese at the end of last season. Vardy, who won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016, was a free agent before signing with Burnley. The team is currently looking to bounce back from being relegated from England's top flight last term. Burnley head coach Nicky Hayen believes Vardy will make a significant impact on their campaign, citing his experience and leadership as key assets. Vardy himself expressed excitement about joining the club, citing its "proper footballing history" and passionate fans.

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BURNLEY, England (AP) — Former England international Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a season-long deal. asserted

Vardy → join → deal

The 39-year-old striker, who won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016, was a free agent after leaving Italian club Cremonese at the end of last season. asserted

who → win → season

“His experience and leadership will be invaluable to our squad, and we believe he can make a significant impact on our campaign,” Burnley head coach Nicky Hayen said. asserted

Hayen → believe → campaign

“Jamie has a proven track record, and we are looking forward to seeing him in a Claret shirt.” asserted

him → have → shirt

Burnley was relegated from England’s top flight last term. asserted

Burnley → relegate → flight

“This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town,” Vardy said. asserted

Vardy → have → them

“I can’t wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction.” asserted

team → wait → direction

Veteran striker Jamie Vardy joins Burnley

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