Jamie Vardy could be staring at a nightmare scenario in 2026, with both his current and former clubs at risk of relegation in the same year.
While Leicester City have already dropped into League One amid ongoing turmoil, Vardy is now battling to keep Cremonese afloat in Serie A.
Cremonese’s situation is critical. Following Lecce’s recent win, they sit four points from safety and can ill afford any slip. Victory is essential in their next fixture, with anything less likely to leave survival out of reach.
Vardy is set to return after a spell on the sidelines, having last featured in March when he made an immediate impact off the bench with an assist against Parma. The veteran striker now shoulders responsibility in a defining moment of the season.
The campaign has taken a difficult turn for the 39-year-old, who risks being linked to relegation battles on two fronts. While Cremonese still have a chance to turn things around, Leicester’s fall has already been confirmed after a season marked by financial uncertainty and instability.
A club icon at Leicester, Vardy’s legacy remains intact despite the recent collapse. Whether he will return for one final chapter at the King Power Stadium is uncertain, but his immediate focus is clear: keeping Cremonese in the top flight.