Vardy family settles into Italy as US Cremonese match draws them in

Rebekah and Jamie Vardy were seen in northern Italy on Sunday, supporting Jamie’s new club US Cremonese as they faced Parma Calcio in a Serie A clash. The outing comes as Jamie continues recovery time from a muscle strain and settles into life with Cremonese after leaving Leicester City at the end of his contract earlier this year. His debut for the Serie A side came last week, when he appeared as a substitute in Cremonese’s 0-0 draw with Hellas Verona.

The couple has relocated with their three children—Olivia, four, Finley, seven, and Sofia, ten—who are joining them in the coming weeks. They have settled in a £2million villa in the town of Salo, roughly 80 kilometres from Cremonese’s training ground, a move the tabloid press described as part of a broader family plunge into Italian life.

A friend of Rebekah told The Sun that the couple are “already loving Italian life” and are doing what they can to blend in. The family has begun Italian lessons, and Jamie is said to have picked up some of the language quickly, along with a range of everyday phrases. The source described the Vardys as fully embracing their new home and social circle, noting that the move represents a deliberate shift away from English life and the controversy surrounding the Wagatha Christie saga involving Coleen Rooney.

The move also fits a broader plan for Jamie’s career in Italy, with Cremonese freshly promoted to Serie A and looking to make an impact in the league. While his role this season remains to be defined, the former England striker has already trained with his new teammates and contributed as he recovers from his injury. The Sun’s report added that Becky and the children have begun exploring the area, visiting local sights, and building new friendships as they adapt to life in northern Italy.

The Vardys’ foray into Italian life is further underscored by the presence of a planned Netflix documentary about the couple, which is expected to feature glimpses of their life in Italy. While the project remains in development, the surrounding coverage suggests a documentary lens on their transition from English football stardom to a more private, family-centered chapter abroad.

Jamie’s departure from Leicester City ended a 13-year spell in which he helped the club win the Premier League and multiple domestic trophies. The decision to relocate to Cremonese reflects a broader trend among players seeking fresh experiences in new leagues, as well as the growing appeal of Italy’s northern towns for high-profile athletes and their families. As the Vardys settle into their Italian routine, watchers will be assessing not only the on-field prospects for Cremonese but also how the family’s adaptation to a new language, culture, and community shapes their public profile in the months ahead.