Marc Albrighton leaving Aston Villa with 'head held high'
Marc Albrighton today insisted he leaves Aston Villa with his "head held high" after completing his switch to Leicester.
The winger has signed a four-year contract at the Premier League new boys following his release from the claret and blues last week.
Boss Paul Lambert had previously been confident of securing Albrighton but the uncertainty surrounding the up-for-sale club killed any deal.
The 24-year-old came up through the ranks, making 101 appearances since his debut in 2009, and believes he proved himself at Villa Park.
He said: "It was a great 16 years for me at Villa and I had some really wonderful times there that will stay with me forever. I'm coming away now with my head held high and really looking forward to this fresh challenge with Leicester. I just can't wait to get going.
"I've spoken to the manager (Nigel Pearson) and I know he has big plans, so I just can't wait to get started and be involved. Before I joined I spoke to a few people and nobody had a bad word to say about the manager or the club, so I'm delighted to have everything agreed for the new season.
"I've watched some of Leicester's games over the last season and the lads have really played some great football. It's incredible what they have achieved and they've deserved every bit of their success.
"Now I'm looking forward to getting involved myself. I'm a direct player who is very positive with the ball and who likes to cross. All strikers say they like crosses in the box, and they can guarantee I'll be doing that for them."
Assistant manager Ian Culverhouse has been dismissed after an internal investigation.
He follows head of football operations Gary Karsa out of Villa with Paul Lambert now searching for two new back room staff.
The pair had been suspended since April as the club looked into off field issues.
