Leicester sign Schwarzer

Leicester have announced the signing of veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer from Chelsea on a free transfer.

The 42-year-old has joined on a one and a half year deal and is likely to go straight into the team with regular number one with Kasper Schmeichel absent with a foot injury.

Schwarzer was third choice at the Blues behind Thibaut Courtois and Petr Cech and had not played this season.

“I feel really excited about the challenge. When I first arrived, I got a great buzz and feel about Leicester,” Schwarzer said.

Schwarzer could get the nod ahead of Ben Hamer for a starting place in Saturday’s Premier League match with Aston Villa.

Schwarzer is likely to be joined at Leicester by Andrej Kramaric, who is expected to soon complete his move from Rijeka. The striker is putting the finishing touches to a deal after travelling to the city with the Croatian club’s sporting director Ivan Mance.