Jeggo was a free agent when he last week opted to walk away from Sturm Graz after two-and-a-half years to sign with the capital club on a three-year deal.

Graz finished as runners-up in the Austrian Bundesliga this term, while Vienna were down in seventh but are traditionally strong and are 24-time league champions.

The decision has attracted some criticism, particularly given Jeggo had hinted at trying his luck abroad with links to Rangers, Leeds United and Norwich City.

He told FourFourTwo he had offers elsewhere in Europe but felt Austria was his best option.

"It's not been a nightmare but it's been quite big over here,” the 26-year-old told FourFourTwo regarding the fallout.

“They came out in the press and went after me a little bit. They said a lot of things that weren't entirely true."

Following Vienna’s announcement on Friday, Graz sporting director Gunter Kreissl publicly claimed Jeggo had told him he’d only play for one club in Austria.

Kreissl also said Jeggo had indicated he wanted to go abroad and didn’t keep to his word, which the Australian insisted wasn’t true.

“It's blown up a bit over here," Jeggo added. "There's no point me getting involved. I've kept my head down and let them say what they want to say.

“It doesn't change the fact I had two really good years there and absolutely loved my time at the club.

“I'm really excited about Austria Vienna, my options there and the potential the club has got."

Jeggo said Kreissl’s version of events was inaccurate and that he had treated Graz with respect throughout the decision-making process.

The ex-Melbourne Victory man said he had explained his decision to not only leave, but sign with the Violets, to Kreissl and Graz manager Heiko Vogel before Austria’s announcement.

“Before I signed anything, I went and told Graz of my decision not to re-sign there,” he said.

“Once I'd made the decision that Austria was where I wanted to go I went and personally told the coach and sporting director and explained where I was going.

“I knew it wouldn’t be easy for them to take and the reasons behind the decision. They were both okay with me.

“Obviously they're disappointed that I was leaving and where I was going which is fine. I knew people would be.

“But the decision has to be the right one for me.

“I gave Graz a chance to announce what they wanted to announce and made sure they knew I wasn't going to re-sign and where I was intending to go.

“They put out their statement saying I'd rejected their last contract offer which is fine.

“Then I went and signed with Austria Vienna. I was completely open and honest with Graz from day one.

“In my discussions with the sporting director, he said to me he understood why I was making the decision and while he was disappointed, he respected I'd made a big decision.”

Jeggo and agent Buddy Farah received offers from other leagues in Europe during the process but felt Vienna was his best option.

The Vienna-born midfielder argued the standard of the Austrian Bundesliga was excellent in comparison to other leagues, currently ranked 11th in Europe.

Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg reached the Europa League final this season, leading to the Bundesliga earning an automatic Champions League spot along with a play-off spot, ironically won by Graz.

"This is one of the things that Graz didn't take too kindly to, is it was always in my mind to move from Austria into another league,” Jeggo said.

"I had options in other leagues in Europe. I think the Austrian league is a good league where I can continue to develop.

“As it came to decision time, I was very wary of taking too much of a risk and saying let's see what comes because often you can wait for something better.

“Austria Vienna were really keen, there's a lot of potential there and the Austrian Bundesliga more than holds its own outside the top five European leagues.

“Unless you're moving to one of the top five or so leagues in Europe, than Austria is as good a place as you're going to be.

“I know the league, I understand the league, I speak the language, so when it came to decision time and what was on the table, it made sense to stay in Austria and go to a club that has traditionally been very successful.

“Also I think being in Vienna, playing for one of the bigger clubs gives you a lot more exposure that you maybe don't get playing in Graz.”

Jeggo said he was excited by the expectations at Austria Vienna which would be high after an underwhelming 2017-18 season.

The club have recently hired a new coach, built a new stadium and training facilities and have ambition to return to the top of the Austrian game.

“The most important thing for me as a player is I'm successful and have a chance to win things and also have a chance to improve and get better,” Jeggo said.

“The club has a point to prove and so do I as to why that was the best decision for me.”