Campbell: County is my future
Campbell delighted to swap the Premier League for Meadow Lane
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Upon signing for League Two side Notts County, Sol Campbell claimed it was the future plans and ambitions of the league leaders - and not the wages - which persuaded him to sign.
The former England defender reiterated throughout his press conference that his decision was based on a promising future, as more details were released about the shock signing.
Campbell has signed a five-year contract with County with possible incentives based around a future coaching role.
Campbell also revealed that he had interest from other Premier League clubs but turned them down in favour of Sven Goran Eriksson's revolution.
On plying his trade in League Two, Campbell commented: "League wise it is dropping down but you've just got to adjust.
"Of course it will be different, but I don't mind starting over."
Campbell has been a free agent since leaving Portsmouth in the summer and did admit that he would not be match fit for another two to three weeks.
Asked if he would ever consider returning to the Premier League, the defender said: "Never say never."
County manager Ian McParland spoke of his delight at capturing the defender but hoped that all the expected press coverage wouldn't take away from the early season achievements of his side.
He said: "He is a great player and a great organiser, and his experience will be invaluable to our push for promotion this season.
"But some of my players have played in the Premier League before and can play football. We are a well-run club even before we acquired financial stability."