Solano returned to England where he trained with Colchester United and with Newcastle, before, on 22 January 2010, signing for Leicester City until the end of the season.
He was reunited with Nigel Pearson, who had been assistant manager at Newcastle.
He made his debut as an 84th-minute substitute in a goalless draw against Newcastle at the Walkers Stadium on 30 January, to an enthusiastic reception from both sets of fans.
He played his first full game in a 1–0 win over Crystal Palace on 16 March.
Solano played eleven league games, scoring in a 4–3 penalty shootout defeat to Cardiff City in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg.
He was offered a contract for a further six months, but chose to leave the club, preferring to follow Pearson to Hull City.
Solano returned to England where he trained with Colchester United and with Newcastle, before, on 22 January 2010, signing for Leicester City until the end of the season. He was reunited with Nigel Pearson, who had been assistant manager at Newcastle. He made his debut as an 84th-minute substitute in a goalless draw against Newcastle at the Walkers Stadium on 30 January, to an enthusiastic reception from both sets of fans. He played his first full game in a 1–0 win over Crystal Palace on 16 March. Solano played eleven league games, scoring in a 4–3 penalty shootout defeat to Cardiff City in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg. He was offered a contract for a further six months, but chose to leave the club, preferring to follow Pearson to Hull City.
Nolberto Solano