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Leicester signing Albrighton excited playing for Pearson

Leicester City signing Marc Albrighton is excited to be playing for manager Nigel Pearson.

Albrighton said Pearson was also a big factor in his decision, and he was impressed with what the City boss had to say when he met him before agreeing to sign.

"His positivity impressed me," said the former England Under-21 international to the Leicester Mercury.

"Everything he said was positive. He has a vision of how he wants to do things.

"I am looking to be play a massive part in that and, hopefully, everyone will pull together and it will go well."

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