Leicester City sign Argentine star Esteban Cambiasso

Leicester City Manager Nigel Pearson has told ITV News Central that his latest signing joins as a footballer and not to make up numbers.

Last night, the club announced that 34-year-old Esteban Cambiasso would join the Foxes on a one-year-deal. The former Inter Milan captain has also played for Real Madrid and has more than 50 international caps for Argentina.

Argentine star Esteban Cambiasso says he's joined Leicester City to become a player in the Premier League. He signed a one-year-deal and met journalists at the King Power Stadium earlier.

City won't know until tomorrow whether he'll be eligible for the home game against Arsenal on Sunday.

Argentine star Esteban Cambiasso has been introduced to the media at the King Power Stadium as Leicester City's newest signing.

He 34-year-old told reporters: "In the past I've played in Spain and Italy, but for my career I need to play in the Premier League."

"I chose Leicester and I am happy. I hope the fans are happy with me."

Leicester City have announced the signing of Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso.

The 34-year-old is the second most decorated Argentinian footballer of all time and has previously played for Real Madrid. He has more than 50 international caps to his name.