The 26-year-old, who was born in Vienna, announced he had left fellow Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz on Thursday after two-and-a-half years.

Austria Vienna finished seventh in the Austrian Bundesliga in 2017/18, while Sturm Graz were runners-up.

However, the Violets are 24-time Austrian champions and 27-time Austrian Cup winners and considered a domestic powerhouse but haven't won the league since 2013.

"Austria has huge potential with the new stadium and great training conditions," Jeggo told the club website.

"I want to achieve a lot as a player. I am now 26-years-old and switching to Austria is a big step for me.

"Austria Vienna is for me the perfect club where I can celebrate many successes.

"I'm really looking forward to the first day of preparation.

"Coach Thomas Letsch and sporting director Franz Wohlfahrt have completely convinced me with their plan."

Wohlfahrt said: "Jimmy was already of interest for us two years ago, but unfortunately it didn't work out at that time.

"With Jimmy, he brings passion and heart to us. His footballing qualities are mainly in the one against one and in the fighting power, he never gives up.

"It was not easy to bring him to us because he is a very sought-after player."