Jamie and Rebekah Vardy have returned to the UK after less than a year in Italy, following Jamie's move to Serie A side US Cremonese. The family's time abroad, documented in a new ITV series, was marked by challenges including injury, burglary, and difficulty finding suitable housing and schools.
Rebekah described the relocation as 'triggering' due to her own childhood experiences of moving frequently after her parents' divorce. The couple transported a grand piano from Leicester to Lake Garda to ease their 12-year-old daughter Sofia's anxiety about the move, but the effort was ultimately short-lived.
Jamie scored seven goals and provided three assists in 29 appearances for Cremonese, but his contributions were not enough to prevent the club's relegation from Serie A. He confirmed this week that he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.
The Vardys' Italian adventure was further marred by a burglary at their home, which prompted Rebekah to question whether they should return to England. The family's struggles with visas and accommodation were captured by ITV cameras for the three-part series 'The Vardys', set to air next week.
Despite the difficulties, Rebekah acknowledged that Italy is 'an amazing country' and that their problems were 'a very fortunate problem to have'. However, the family's time abroad ended sooner than anticipated, with the children now wondering where they might move next.
