Jamie Vardy playfully noted that the weather in Bologna reminded him of home, as he netted his first Serie A brace for Cremonese. “If it had just rained a bit, it would have felt like a typical midweek game in the UK,” he quipped.
The former Leicester City player has quickly settled into life in Italy after joining the newly-promoted Cremonese as a free agent, despite the season already being underway.
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Turning 39 next month, Vardy certainly celebrated in style on Monday night, playing a key role in the unexpected 3-1 win over Bologna at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
Vardy Feels at Home in Serie A
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 01: Davide Nicola, Head Coach of Cremonese, congratulates Jamie Vardy after the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and US Cremonese at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 01, 2025, in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
This match marked his first brace in Serie A and also earned him his first MVP Award as player of the match. Did the chilly December evening in the fog make him feel more at home?
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“Honestly, if it had rained a bit more, it would have been just like a typical midweek game in the UK this time of year,” Vardy joked on DAZN Italia.
“It was fantastic to score two goals, but the main priority was securing three points and continuing our progress. This is another important step forward.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 01: Jamie Vardy of Cremonese scores his team’s second goal against Federico Ravaglia of Bologna during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and US Cremonese at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 01, 2025, in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
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Vardy’s teammates at Cremonese have commented on how he’s surprisingly low-maintenance, as he genuinely seems to relish his new adventure in Italy. Has he observed that Italians tend to complain a bit too much and sometimes overlook the enjoyment of football?
“Not really,” he replied. “At the end of the day, there’s no room for complaints during training. It’s all about commitment to the club and ensuring everyone is on the same page.”
“We’re all working together to ensure we have a successful season by the end.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 01: Jamie Vardy of Cremonese scores his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and US Cremonese at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 01, 2025, in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Currently, Vardy has scored four goals in his nine Serie A appearances for Cremonese.