The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Swanson wants to help Saints into Europe before Hibs move.
st johnstone: Hibernian-bound playmaker focused on helping Perth club claim fourth
Danny Swanson is determined to sign off as a St Johnstone player by helping the Perth club qualify for Europe.
The former Dundee United playmaker will join Hibs in the summer but has assured Saints fans that his commitment to the McDiarmid Park side will be undiluted for the Premiership run-in.
In a statement, Swanson said: “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, 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.
“I would like to thank my team-mates, the staff and the supporters at St Johnstone for making me feel very welcome. 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.”
Swanson added: “The opportunity to sign for Hibernian FC 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.”