Brian Deane finally became a Leicester City player today after much faffing about.

The 33 year old Yorkshireman (Leeds born) has signed an 18-month deal for an undisclosed fee, but it is rumoured to be only about £200,000 as Boro wanted rid of him and having to pay his wages.

Deane will immediately go into the squad for the trip to Villa Park this Saturday.

Deane made an initial impact at Sheff Utd after signing from Donny Rovers. He has also played for Leeds, Benfica and Middlesboro'.

Speaking to the official site Brian said,

"There is pressure on any new signing but with me being a striker, and the current climate here at Leicester, I suppose there will be more than usual. But it certainly won't affect me.

"I've scored goals wherever I've been and my record speaks for itself. Hopefully I can also help some of the other strikers here notch a couple of goals.

"It's all about everybody chipping in but if I can finish as the club's top scorer then I'll be very happy. That's got to be my aim."

Having said that he could finsih with only 5 this season and probably still be top scorer the rate we're going at!

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