Monday 2 February 2015 18:10, UK
Stoke City defender Robert Huth has joined Leicester City on loan until the end of the season.
Huth, who has made 187 appearances for Stoke since signing on a £5m deal from Middlesbrough in 2009, joined his new team-mates for training on Monday morning following a successful medical.
The 30-year-old German is currently serving a two-game ban for comments made on his social media account.
He has made just three starts and one appearance from the substitutes bench this season after returning from a knee ligament injury sustained in November 2013.
Huth told Leicester's website: "Obviously they beat Stoke at home so that was a bit of an upset for Stoke.
"I've watched the games. I certainly watched the Manchester United game, the 5-3 game, so I've seen enough to be happy to come here.
"There's plenty of competition. I'm not expecting to walk into the team. I know I have to prove my worth and hopefully I can do that."
A Leicester statement read: "The 30-year-old German will wear squad No 14 and adds a wealth of Premier League experience to Nigel Pearson’s defensive line as they look to mount a successful bid for survival.
"With power, pedigree and presence, the 6ft 3ins defender becomes City’s third signing of the transfer window after striker Andrej Kramarić and former Middlesbrough team-mate Mark Schwarzer, and will hope to re-establish his reputation as one of the most formidable defenders in the league."
Huth's first-class career began in 2002 at Chelsea where he won two Premier League titles during Jose Mourinho's first spell at Stamford Bridge.
Huth has also represented his country 19 occasions, including during the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
He will serve the second game of a two-match suspension when City host Crystal Palace at King Power Stadium on Saturday and will be available for selection for the first time next Tuesday when the Foxes travel to Arsenal.
