Premier League Champion Dismisses Inter Miami Transfer Rumors as 'Absolutely Impossible'

Jamie Vardy's time at Leicester City concluded with the 2024–25 campaign, though it seems his future destination won't involve teaming up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

False rumors about an improbable partnership between the 38-year-old former Fleetwood Town forward and Messi originated from a social media post by his spouse Rebekah. The post featured Vardy's three kids sporting Inter Miami's primary, secondary, and alternate jerseys.

Vardy has remained without a club since concluding his remarkable 13-year stint at King Power Stadium. Conjecture about the ex-England striker's destination has been widespread, with teams ranging from Wrexham to Sevilla being mentioned. The social media activity briefly positioned Miami as a potential destination, though this speculation was short-lived.

An insider from Miami informed the Daily Mail that there's "absolutely no possibility" the organization would recruit Vardy since his reputation isn't substantial enough to warrant the financial commitment his signing would require. The franchise co-owned by David Beckham recently acquired World Cup champion Rodrigo de Paul from Atlético Madrid to provide Messi and teammates with essential midfield dynamism.

The Herons currently possess one of MLS's most experienced attacking units with Messi, 38, playing alongside his peer Luis Suárez.

Vardy shares the same age but remains confident in his capacity to perform at elite levels. The 2016 Premier League champion netted nine league goals last season—with only one coming from the penalty spot—while playing for a struggling Leicester squad. By contrast, Vardy's tally exceeded that of Manchester United's striking duo Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirzkee, who combined for merely seven goals.

After his Leicester chapter was officially closed, Vardy emphasized that retirement wasn't on his agenda. "Football is an unpredictable sport," he reflected. "Anything can happen. I'll continue playing until my body tells me it's time to quit. My body feels good."