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.”