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Topics: Jamie Vardy, Football, Serie A
Marcus Chan
Jamie Vardy brutally hit back at a reporter during his first press conference as a Cremonese player.
Vardy, 38, left Leicester City at the end of the 24/25 season, calling time on his 13-year spell at the King Power Stadium.
The Englishman is widely regarded as one of Leicester's greatest ever players, having scored 200 goals in 500 appearances for the Foxes.
Vardy netted 24 goals when Leicester stunned the world to win the Premier League title during the 15/16 campaign.
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Having been linked with clubs from around the Middle East, the United States of America and the United Kingdom, Vardy eventually opted to move to Serie A.
Earlier in the month, it was confirmed that the 38-year-old had signed for newly promoted side Cremonese on a one-year deal with an extra year on offer if they manage to avoid relegation.
During his press conference, Vardy was asked whether he is still motivated to perform at the highest level despite being in the latter stages of his career.
He replied: "You must be one of the doubters. You're one that I'll have to prove wrong.
"For me age is just a number. As long as my legs are doing exactly what they used to and still feel as fresh as they do then I will carry on."
Vardy continued: "At the moment there are no signs of them slowing down so I'll keep going and I will be giving my all for this club.
"I will learn Italian, but [for now] it is not a problem: football has its own language, with the ball."
To the surprise of many people, Cremonese have had a flying start to life in Serie A.
So far, Davide Nicola's men have won both of their matches, a shock 2-1 win over AC Milan followed by a 3-2 victory against Sassuolo.
Vardy will be hoping to make his debut when Cremonese return to Serie A action on Monday against Verona at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium.