Sol Campbell believes he could play in the Premier League again with Notts County after completing a surprise move to the League Two club.

The Magpies, who were taken over by Middle East consortium Munto Finance this summer, unveiled the former Tottenham, Arsenal and Portsmouth defender at a press conference at Meadow Lane.

Campbell, 34, was a free agent after his contract with Pompey expired last month and has signed a five-year deal.

He revealed he turned down offers from Premier League clubs to become part of the revolution at Meadow Lane and cited the romance behind what the new owners are trying to achieve as the reason behind his decision to join.

"If we win promotions it is possible that I will play in the Premier League again," said Campbell.

"I am confident that something special is being created at the club which will yield a club and a team able to match the ambitions of the new owners, management and proud fans.

"It's a challenge but I think everyone connected with the club is prepared for that. And what a fantastic dream to have to keep winning promotions and get Notts County back into the Premier League.

"I want to be a part of that and I am genuinely excited by what the club is trying to achieve."

He added: "A few Premier League teams wanted me but I am looking to the future. The offers in the Premier League were more short-term.

"And it's not about money. I wasn't offered more money really.

"I have been guaranteed that the club is going to move forward and I believe that all the people behind this, from the manager to the hierarchy, will make that an achievable aim.

"I'm looking more towards the future now. Career-wise this sits perfect with where I am in my life in football."

Campbell has played his whole career in the top flight and won 73 caps for England.

A Premier League winner with Arsenal in 2002 and 2004, the centre-half was included in the team of the tournament for the World Cup and European Championship in those respective years.

Asked about dropping down to the bottom tier of the Football League and how it would affect his international career, he said: "I just want to play football.

"I just have to concentrate on playing for Notts County and focus on getting them up into the Premier League and we will go from there.

"Obviously it's going to be different, but you've got to adjust and I don't mind starting again.

"Although, I don't think it's really starting again here because they are a great club with a great tradition.

"It is dropping down the divisions but that gives us plenty of scope to move up - and we will.

"It's a different type of situation but football is in my blood and, like I said, all I want to do is play."