Bombshell: São Paulo want English striker Vardy, says journalist | OneFootball

São Paulo have made a move in the international market with an official approach for English striker Jamie Vardy. At 39, the veteran center-forward is out of contract and could join the São Paulo side on a free transfer.

The bombshell information came on Sunday afternoon (16) from renowned football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The player is available after the end of his contract with Cremonese of Italy, the club he played for during the last European season. Despite his advanced age, the player has already made clear his intention to continue his professional career. For the Italian side, he scored seven goals and provided two assists in 29 matches in 2025/26.

To complete the signing of the experienced striker, Tricolor face competition from England’s West Ham, managed by Portuguese coach Nuno Espírito Santo. The British club are seeking the player’s return to English football.

Also according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Vardy is assessing the sporting projects and financial offers presented to him. So far, he has not yet decided his destination and has not officially responded to any of the approaches.

São Paulo’s transfer market planning

The approach for the striker is part of São Paulo’s board’s strategy to strengthen the squad led by coach Dorival Júnior with internationally recognized names at no cost to the club, and talks have already been taking place for a few weeks.

The move comes after the recent announcement of signings such as Portuguese players Domingos Duarte and Aurélio Buta, as well as forward Victor Sá, who arrived under those same conditions. The possible arrival of the Leicester City icon is intended to fill a leadership gap and add experience to the team’s attack.

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