ST JOHNSTONE midfielder Danny Swanson has confirmed he will join Hibernian at the end of the season, saying the opportunity of moving to Easter Road was 'one I couldn't resist'.
The 30-year-old has scored 14 goals for Saints this season, helping them to another top six finish during his second spell in Perth.
Newly-promoted Hibs are yet to reveal details over the terms of Swanson's deal, but the midfielder said in a statement on Tuesday that he will make the move to the capital when his McDiarmid Park deal expires at the end of May.
He said: "The opportunity to sign for Hibernian was one I couldn’t resist. I’m an Edinburgh boy and grew up supporting the Hibees.
"It’s always been an ambition of mine to play for the club and I am looking forward to this new challenge and to help achieve their goals back in the SPFL Premiership.
“The decision to leave St Johnstone has been a difficult one for me. I’ve felt settled at the Saints and really enjoyed my football, and my period at the club has been the most enjoyable and satisfying time of my career.
"So, it goes without saying, my decision to leave McDiarmid Park was not taken lightly. However, the pull of Hibernian was too much for me."
Swanson joined Saints for the second time in February 2016 after a half-season spell with Hearts.
He had previously been at the club on loan from Coventry for six months at the end of the 2014/15 campaign, and the Edinburgh-born midfielder thanked the club and boss Tommy Wright for their support during his time at McDiarmid Park.
“I would like to thank my team-mates, the staff and the supporters at St Johnstone for making me feel very welcome," he said.
"It’s a fine football club with good values. I also want to thank the manager, Tommy Wright, who has supported me in so many ways, on and off the field.
"His trust in me on the football park allowed me to flourish. The way he treated me like an adult off the park also helped me to mature and develop as a person.
“Now that we are in the top six yet again, which is yet another fine achievement, for the next five games, it’s my focus to make sure I play my part in helping St Johnstone qualify for a European place.
"Everyone at the club has worked extremely hard so far this season and it would be a fitting reward at the end of this campaign.
“Beyond that, I look forward to starting my new career with Hibernian in the summer.”
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