Manager Nigel Pearson says new signing Marcin Wasilewski is fully focused on becoming a success at Leicester City.
The Polish international signed for City on a one-year deal as a free agent after leaving Belgian side Anderlecht.
Wasilewski, capped 60 times by his country, has always wanted to play in England but there were fears it may not happen when he suffered a double open fracture of his right leg following a horrific challenge from Standard Liege's Alex Witsel, in August 2009.
Despite missing the rest of 2009-10 season, Wasilewski made a full recovery and helped Anderlecht to the Belgian title in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
"For anyone to recover from those sort of setbacks and still be as committed as he is, is testament to his drive," said Pearson, who added that the 33-year-old could be available for Saturday's trip to Blackpool.
"You don't have to be in his presence for long to realise how focused he is on being successful.
"It's all right getting the right players technically, but you have got to have the right mental qualities as well, and I think he brings the type of mentality that we look for.
"Whenever you bring in more-experienced players, they still have to have the drive and ability to cope with the demands of the game.
"I wouldn't have done the deal if he wasn't the right person."
The 6ft 1in defender, known as the 'Polish Tank', is Pearson's fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Zoumana Bakayogo, Ignasi Miquel and Dean Hammond.
The City manager said Wasilewski is a good defender and will benefit the squad.
"It's a bit of added experience and he complements what we already have," said Pearson, who had the third-youngest squad in the Football League last season.
"We have got a generally young squad and I am pleased with the balance that we have.
"It's not just a case of we've got a young squad so let's get some experience in to balance it out, it's getting the right people in.
"I am a big believer in going with what you've got rather than trying to put together a group of players with the opinion that numbers are great. You can have too many players, so it's about having the right pieces to the puzzle."
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