Leicester City's new signing Esteban Cambiasso hopes his arrival will be the start of a "great history" in the Premier League.
The former Inter Milan midfielder has signed a one-year deal after weeks of negotiations.
The capture of the 34-year-old, who won the Champions League under Jose Mourinho in 2010, is one of the biggest signings in City's history.
Cambiasso said the main attraction in joining the club was that manager Nigel Pearson was so adamant he wanted him to be part of his squad.
"I know the coach and the club had one idea," said the former Argentina international.
"For them, the first option was Cambiasso, the second option was Cambiasso, and the third option was Cambiasso.
"When I knew this, I called my agent and I said, 'We're going there'.
"I spoke to my wife, my family, but it is my decision. I am happy.
"When a club has only one player in their mind, for me that is very important."
Cambiasso's glittering career has seen him win the league title in Argentina, La Liga with Real Madrid and Serie A with Inter Milan. But the one place he said he has always wanted to play is the Premier League.
"I think for my career, I need to play in the Premier League," said Cambiasso, who had his first training session with his new team-mates yesterday. "This is a great possibility, I am very, very happy.
"I have always spoken about the Premier League with my team-mates. I spoke a lot with Hernan Crespo because he was my room-mate at Inter Milan and we always spoke about the Premier League.
"This is the beginning of my history in the Premier League. I hope, in the future, it is a great history."
Cambiasso has signed only a one-year deal despite early reports suggesting the club were keen to capture the former Argentina international on a two-year contract.
However, he said that, if everything goes well, there is no reason why his stay cannot be a much longer one.
"It is better to walk before I can run," he said. "I am happy, I think the club is happy. If everyone is happy, then maybe I can stay for more years."
