US EditionEx-Premier League Captain Rejects Jamie Vardy Transfer Offer
ITALY, JUL 6 – Genoa head coach Patrick Vieira rejected Jamie Vardy’s transfer despite a sponsor-funded deal, citing tactical mismatch as the reason for vetoing the veteran striker’s move.
- Jamie Vardy, the 38-year-old former Leicester City captain, announced his departure from the Foxes at the end of last month.
- Vardy is seeking a new challenge after a 13-year career at Leicester, where he scored 200 goals in 500 games, but his proposed move to Serie A club Genoa was vetoed by head coach Patrick Vieira.
- Genoa's sporting director had agreed on contract terms with Vardy, backed by private sponsors, but Vieira blocked the transfer as Vardy did not fit the team's style of play.
- Vardy has received interest from several clubs, including Rangers, Wrexham, and offers from the Saudi Pro League and MLS, while bookmakers currently favor Rangers as his next destination.
- With Leicester yet to name a replacement and Vardy intent on continuing his career, he remains a free agent ready to explore opportunities both in England and abroad.
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Jamie Vardy will not be making a proposed move to Genoa (Picture: Getty Images) Jamie Vardy was close to joining Serie A side Genoa, but the move was vetoed by their manager, Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, according to reports in Italy. The 38-year-old left Leicester City at the end of last season after an epic 13-year stint with the club. The 26-cap England international ended his career with the Foxes with some lovely rounded stats, making 500…
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