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

São Paulo have made a move in the international market with an official inquiry for English striker Jamie Vardy. At 39 years old, the veteran center-forward is out of contract and could join the São Paulo club without a transfer fee.

The bombshell information came on the afternoon of this Sunday (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 in the last European season. Despite his advanced age, the player has already expressed 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 side are looking to bring the player back to English football.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Vardy is evaluating 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 the São Paulo board’s strategy to strengthen the squad managed 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 reinforcements such as Portuguese players Domingos Duarte and Aurélio Buta, and forward Victor Sá, who arrived under those same conditions. The possible arrival of the Leicester City idol is intended to fill a leadership gap and add experience to the team’s attacking department.

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