He's here to stay at least as long as I'm here, so there is no problem with Nigel's contract Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric

Leicester City chairman Milan Mandaric expects manager Nigel Pearson to sign a new contract by the end of March.

Pearson signed a two-year deal in June 2008 with an option for a third season.

And Mandaric told BBC Radio Leicester: "I am always confident Nigel will not leave. As for as the legality of the deal, we are working on that as well.

"And before the season is finished - well before the season is finished; I'd say the next 30 days or so - we will sort it out."

Pearson, 46, led the club back into the Championship as champions of League One in his first season as boss.

And the Foxes have enjoyed a fine season so far, lying fifth following Saturday's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Mandaric has often talked of his admiration for Pearson, whose side are now eight games unbeaten, and is desperate to see him remain at the the Walkers Stadium.

"He's here to stay at least as long as I'm here, so there is no problem with Nigel's contract," Mandaric added.

"We are in contact, we have dialogue - it is really a rolling contract so when the year is finished there is another year coming.

"We are trying to do something more but Nigel is not concerned - it is not an issue.

"He says: 'Milan, I look you in the eye - I'm going to go nowhere'.

"There is no concern whatsoever and I don't want anyone to worry about it."

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