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I can handle my big-money move to Leicester City, vows Martyn Waghorn
By LCFC | September 4, 2010
Martyn Waghorn has vowed not to let the weight of expectation affect him after completing his big-money move to Leicester City.
When Waghorn arrived at the Walkers Stadium on loan last season he was unknown.
But after scoring 12 goals during a superb first full season at first-team level, Waghorn knows the expectation will be higher this season.
The 20-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, said the £2 million price tag, which could rise to £3 million, would not be a burden, but he is determined to deliver for the club and justify their outlay.
"Obviously, the fans will be expecting something," he said.
"I have signed for a lot of money in the Championship, so there will be a bit of pressure there, but I have come to play football and I am not going to let it burden me.
"Obviously, I have to repay the club in some way but I am here to play football and I want to enjoy myself. Whatever happens will happen.
"I am not worried or fazed. I am only young and I know it is a lot of money but the way the football industry works these days there will be signings like this. This is just another signing for me.
"I don't take much interest in the fee, it is between the two clubs.
"As soon as I heard about the sale I didn't think about the fee, I just thought about settling in. It is just about what I can do for the team now."
The transfer came out of the blue for Waghorn. Although he admits he was stunned by the speed of the deal, he said it will not take him long to settle in at City.
"I have to think about settling and finding a place to live, because I was about to move into a new place in Sunderland with my girlfriend when I heard about this move," he added. "Luckily that didn't go through. But it should be easy because I have settled here before, I know the lads and I know Leicester. I am looking forward to it now."
Meanwhile, City midfielder Andy King will be clocking up the air miles.
After playing for Wales in their European Championship qualifier in Montenegro last night, the 21-year-old will fly out to link up with the under-21 squad in Budapest to prepare for their game against Italy in Pescara on Tuesday night.
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