New Leicester signing Luis Hernandez brushes off pressure of adapting to Premier League

Leicester's new centre-back Luis Hernandez insists he is not feeling any pressure over adapting to the Premier League since his move from Sporting Gijon.

The 27-year-old joined the Foxes on July 1 after his contract with Gijon expired, signing a four-year deal at the King Power Stadium.

Hernandez impressed in the pre-season game against Oxford United and is set to feature against Paris Saint-Germain in the International Champions Cup on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from the USA.

And he said: "I am very happy to be here with my colleagues. I feel comfortable and the reception has been wonderful.

"It's a dream for any football player to be part of the Premier League; one of the most followed football competitions in the world. And being part of the actual champion team - it gives me more reasons to be here.

"I am willing to do my best and, above all, I am willing to show gratitude to the club. I am not under pressure at all. It's a challenge for me. Actually, the day I knew Leicester was interested in me, I didn't hesitate.

"I am with the Premier League's champions and therefore it demands the best of me. It's a challenge for me to be here. I hope to support my colleagues and win every weekend.

"First of all, I have to change my mind. Obviously, the Premier League is much more physical and much more attractive to the audience. I have to adapt myself to this situation. But, as I said, my colleagues' welcome has been wonderful. The manager is also helping me in order to make my adaptation easier."

Hernandez also revealed that the UK was not the only European country swept up by Leicester's astonishing rise to the top, admitting players in Spain were cheering them on too.

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"Leicester's last season was excellent. Everyone in Spain was watching the team, as it is a small one, but able to fight for the Premier League," he said.

"That is why people from Spain have sympathy for the team. It's a beautiful story of a small team that has developed and grown in recent years and, after several seasons, it has managed to gather many good players, a great technical director and the huge support of the citizens.

"All these efforts contributed to Leicester winning such a complicated competition."