Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy has poured cold water on the prospect of an emotional homecoming move to Sheffield Wednesday. The 39-year-old is seeking pastures new as a free agent after suffering relegation from Serie A with Cremonese.

What happened?

Vardy admitted on his podcast 'Jamie Vardy's Having A Party' that he cannot see a move back to S6 materialising. When asked about the possibility of a Wednesday return, Vardy replied: “In short, no. It's one of them things, I've always said that once I was let go then that chapter was kind of...shut.

Why it matters for Leicester City

Vardy had previously scotched talk of a move back to Leicester, who will do battle with Wednesday in League One next season following their respective relegations. He said: “Nah, that’s gone. I’ll always support them (Leicester) and follow them, that’s the best thing I can do now.”

Jamie Vardy's remarkable career journey

Vardy went into non-league football after being cast aside by Wednesday, making a now-famous climb through the pyramid. He starred for Stocksbridge Park Steels, FC Halifax Town and Fleetwood Town before Leicester took him into the EFL in 2012.

As of June 26, 2026, Leicester City sits 23rd in the Championship with 46 points from 46 games, having scored 58 goals and conceded 68. The team is 49 points behind leaders Coventry. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 23rd | | Points | 46 | | Goals scored | 58 | | Goals conceded | 68 | | Recent form | WDDLL | Vardy made 29 appearances for Cremonese last season, registering seven goals.