Former Wycombe Wanderers left-back has explained why he left the club for Scottish side Hibernian.
The 30-year-old departed the Chairboys after two-and-a-half years at Adams Park after declining the opportunity to sign a new contract.
In all, he played 95 times for the club and scored five goals – all of those strikes came during the 2021/22 season.
Jordan Obita
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When asked why he opted to move north of the border, he told the club's media channels: "First, it was the league.
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“There are some quality teams here along with being able to play in Europe.
"It's also a chance for me to test myself in another country.
“When I had the opportunity to come up here, I wanted to test myself against some quality players.
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— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) June 22, 2023
“The team have been good as they’ve helped me settle in, and the staff have been really good as well.
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“I’m looking forward to the season.”
His move to Scotland has seen him reunited with former Reading striker Adam Le Fondre and ex-Royals boss, Brian McDermott.
The three of them spent some time at the Berkshire-based team between 2009 and 2017.
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