Vardy reveals how Chelsea boss influenced his Serie A move

Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy has revealed that Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca helped convince him to sign for Serie A outfit Cremonese after leaving the Foxes. 

As Pulse Sports reported, Vardy’s fairy-tale career took an interesting turn with the Leicester City hero set to embark on his first adventure outside of England with the move to Serie A newcomers Cremonese.

Cremonese confirmed a full agreement to bring in Jamie Vardy on a free transfer after he ended his 13-year stay with Leicester City earlier this summer.

The choice to join Cremonese was interesting, but Vardy revealed that his former coach, Maresca, helped nudge him to the club. 

“When I was young, I always watched Serie A on Channel Four,” Vardy said. “It’s one of the best leagues in the world, more tactical and with more ball possession than the English one, but I played for Enzo Maresca, who has the same style, and that will help me. Ranieri? I haven’t spoken to him yet, but I will; he’s had some nice things to say about me.”

“I spoke to him [Enzo Maresca] a lot when the contact with Cremonese was made. Enzo had beautiful words for the club and advised me to come and play here.”