Danny Swanson "couldn't resist" the chance to sign for his boyhood heroes Hibernian, the winger has said.

The 30-year-old will move to Easter Road from St Johnstone this summer and said he was looking forward to helping them climb the Scottish Premiership next season.

Swanson, who moved to McDiarmid Park in 2016 after a short-lived spell with Hearts, said the decision leave the Saints was a tough one, after enjoying a spell of good form under Tommy Wright.

The former Dundee United and Peterborough attacker said: "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 Premiership.

"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 and 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."

Swanson first joined St Johnstone on loan in 2015, scoring two goal in 13 appearances.

Robbie Neilson signed him for Hearts in September 2015 but, after struggling make an impact in only eight appareances for the Tynecastle side, he re-joined St Johnstone in February of last season.

It has been a productive move for Swanson, who has notched 14 goals in blue and white over the last 18 months.

He added: "Tommy Wright 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."