By . Richard Arrowsmith for MailOnline . New signing Esteban Cambiasso is already having a huge impact at Leicester City, according to teammate Danny Drinkwater. The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan midfielder signed for the Foxes as a free agent in the summer and his experience and medal collection have instantly warmed him to his new teammates. Drinkwater insists that having such an illustrious name around the training ground can only be a benefit to the club. Role model: Esteban Cambiasso is having a positive effect at Leicester, according to his teammates . Hero worship: Foxes midfielder Danny Drinkwater (R) has described Cambiasso as 'a legend' 'He is a legend,' Drinkwater told the Leicester Mercury. 'It is a great signing by the club, his record speaks for itself and he seems more than willing to help us. 'I am over the moon he has come to the club and, hopefully, he can help me a lot. 'We have only had a few training sessions with him so far. 'You can tell he is class. He seems willing to talk to us and help us and, as his English gets better, I am sure he will be able to do so more and more.' Show us your medals: Cambiasso has won silverware including the Champions League with Inter Milan . Drinkwater, a former Manchester United youngster, impressed for The Foxes in their Championship title success last season and insisted he is ready to step up to the Premier League.. 'I just want to test myself this season,' Drinkwater added. 'I really want to show I can make the step up, get my feet back and start the season with a bang, hopefully with a few wins.
Leicester City signed Esteban Cambiasso on free transfer in the summer .
Former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star already having impact on Foxes .
Danny Drinkwater describes the 34-year-old Argentine as 'a legend'
By . Richard Arrowsmith for MailOnline . New signing Esteban Cambiasso is already having a huge impact at Leicester City, according to teammate Danny Drinkwater. The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan midfielder signed for the Foxes as a free agent in the summer and his experience and medal collection have instantly warmed him to his new teammates. Drinkwater insists that having such an illustrious name around the training ground can only be a benefit to the club. Role model: Esteban Cambiasso is having a positive effect at Leicester, according to his teammates . Hero worship: Foxes midfielder Danny Drinkwater (R) has described Cambiasso as 'a legend' 'He is a legend,' Drinkwater told the Leicester Mercury. 'It is a great signing by the club, his record speaks for itself and he seems more than willing to help us. 'I am over the moon he has come to the club and, hopefully, he can help me a lot. 'We have only had a few training sessions with him so far. 'You can tell he is class. He seems willing to talk to us and help us and, as his English gets better, I am sure he will be able to do so more and more.' Show us your medals: Cambiasso has won silverware including the Champions League with Inter Milan . Drinkwater, a former Manchester United youngster, impressed for The Foxes in their Championship title success last season and insisted he is ready to step up to the Premier League.. 'I just want to test myself this season,' Drinkwater added. 'I really want to show I can make the step up, get my feet back and start the season with a bang, hopefully with a few wins.
signing Esteban Cambiasso is already having a huge impact at Leicester City, according to teammate Danny Drinkwater. The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan midfielder signed for the Foxes as a free agent in the summer and his experience a legend,' Drinkwater told the Leicester Mercury.