Chelsea and England midfielder Dennis Wise was finally unveiled to City fans today and the first thing he did was admitted that his less than rosey relationship with Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri made up his mind to move to Filbert Street.

The 34-year-old has agreed a three-year deal with said, "In that situation, he rang me up to tell me he was not going to pick me, and was very straight with me and I respect him for that. As to Mr Ranieri, I'd rather not go into that."

"It wasn't a difficult decision in the end."

"I had made my mind up that I was going to leave at the end of the season. I'm glad to be here. It is good that this club wanted to sign me.

"There were a lot of factors in my decision to leave. I had 11 years at Chelsea, enjoyable years, but I did not want to be a bit-part player, sitting on the bench.

"I felt under Claudio Ranieri I would not be playing in my best position and did not want to spoil my relationship with Chelsea. I have parted on very good terms."

"I have many good memories, I won a lot of things and enjoyed it. Now it is time to move on and I am looking forward to some good years here.

"It'll be good to play with Robbie Savage, because he was a pain in the backside to play against."

“Up to Christmas Leicester were in a fine position in the league and doing very well, but unfortunately they had a number of injuries in key positions and things didn’t go well.

“I am sure if those key players can stay fit this year then Leicester City Football Club can get into Europe.

“There are a couple of very exciting players here and I have had the pleasure of playing with Muzzy Izzet and Frank Sinclair before and they are two quality players. They have moved to Filbert Street from Chelsea and done extremely well.

“I’m really looking forward to playing with Robbie Savage. He is the type of player that you want in your side and not playing against you.

“I have moved club before, from Wimbledon to Chelsea, so it isn’t a whole new experience for me. It happens in football and I am going to enjoy it.

“I feel that we can get into Europe and maybe win a cup with this team. Leicester have always been good in the cup competitions and hopefully I can help them get a bit further."

Peter Taylor was also more than pleased about his new £1.6 Million signing and told of his hopes that Dennis can replace Neil Lennon.

"We missed Neil, and we needed a replacement," said Taylor. "Wise can take responsibility, he will get angry with people when things aren't going right, and he can pass the ball around.

"I'm absolutely delighted. He's a tremendous player, and one I have admired for many years."

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