Riyad Mahrez revealed the reservations he had before he sealed his move to Leicester City by admitting he didn't realise the football team existed.

The 25-year-old Algeria international has been a shining light for the Foxes this season as Claudio Ranieri's men target a shock Barclays Premier League title.

Mahrez has netted 14 goals and registered 11 assists but it could've been a different story had the player not been impressed with the club's facilities.

Riyad Mahrez admitted he didn't realise Leicester City were a football club before he sealed his move in 2014

The 25-year-old Algeria international (left) has been a shining light for the title-chasing Foxes this season

Premier League top 10 after Tuesday night's games

The winger has admitted that he only thought Leicester, who occupy top spot in the league, had a rugby team before he sealed his move to the King Power Stadium from French side Le Havre.

Speaking in the April issue of FourFourTwo, he said: 'I didn't know Leicester. In France we didn't really [know them] because they were in the Championship. I thought they were a rugby club.

'I was like: "I don't know..." But then I came here to see the facilities and they were good. I do not regret signing for them, it's the best club I've ever been at.'

Since signing for Leicester, who were playing in the Championship at the time of his arrival, in 2014 Mahrez has become a fans' favourite.

Mahrez has netted 14 goals and registered 11 assists as Claudio Ranieri's men target a shock league title

The tricky winger, alongside striker Jamie Vardy (centre), has been a star performer for Leicester this season

MAHREZ STATS THIS SEASON Premier League Appearances: 27 Goals 14 Assists: 11 Capital One Cup Appearances: 2 Goals 1 Advertisement

The tricky winger, alongside Jamie Vardy, has been a star performer for Leicester and the French-born star believes the club can secure title glory this season.

'This is Leicester's best season ever and we just need to keep going,' Mahrez, who has been capped on 22 occasions by Algeria, added.

'We have the quality and we have the confidence, then when you start winning games you gain even more confidence. That's how football goes.'

The 25-year-old nets for Leicester in their Championship clash with Sheffield Wednesday in April 2014

Mahrez wheels away to celebrate his goal in Leicester's 1-1 draw with Tottenham at beginning of the season

The Foxes drew 2-2 with West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night after Craig Gardner's free-kick rescued a point for the Baggies.

Salomon Rondon gave West Brom the lead before goals from Danny Drinkwater and Andy King put the hosts in the ascendancy; however Gardner ensured the points were shared.

Despite dropping two points, Ranieri's men lead second-place Tottenham by three points as the title race heats up.

However, Spurs will overtake their rivals on goal difference with victory over fierce London rivals West Ham at Upton Park on Wednesday

The winger attempts to avoid the challenge of Claudio Yacob during his side's 2-2 draw with West Brom