Jamie Vardy faces an uncertain future after US Cremonese were officially relegated from Serie A, following a chaotic 4-1 defeat to Como on the final day of the season.
The 39-year-old striker had signed a one-year contract with the Italian side, which included a clause for a second year if the club avoided relegation.
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However, Cremonese finished four points short of safety, ending any chance of a playoff.
Chaotic Defeat Seals Relegation
The match against Como descended into chaos in the second half after a controversial penalty was awarded against Cremonese following a VAR review.
Players protested aggressively, leading to three red cards: substitute Milan Djuric, midfielder Alberto Grassi, and substitute David Okereke were all sent off for dissent.
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Lucas Da Cunha converted the disputed penalty and later added another goal to secure Como's victory.
Meanwhile, Lecce's 1-0 win over Genoa guaranteed their survival, leaving Cremonese in the relegation zone.
Vardy concluded his debut season in Italy with seven goals across all competitions.
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Following the relegation, the former England international has been linked with a potential summer move to English club Sheffield Wednesday.
