And he didn't train over the summer, even though he knew he was signing for Newcastle and the Premiership season starts in August.
So far he has talked a lot - bounced his fat belly around the training ground - and missed the start of the campaign.
Sol Campbell: "It's a great challenge for me to come to Newcastle.
"I've had chances to win cups and trophies in the last seven or eight years, and enjoyed them. For me, it's the same here.
"I'm sure the Newcastle fans would like to still see silverware and to get back into Europe.
"That would definitely be a great thing to achieve in my career here.
"It's certainly what I'm aiming for. Nothing is impossible."