FORMER Oxford United winger Yanic Wildschut has joined Sky Bet League One rivals Exeter City.

The 31-year-old left the U’s by mutual consent last month after injury disrupted his first season with the club.

Wildschut signed for United on a two-year deal last summer, for an undisclosed fee from Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia, however a hamstring injury suffered in pre-season saw him sidelined for five months.

He went on to make 24 appearances in all competitions, scoring once in the 2-1 win at home to Ipswich Town.

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The Suriname international failed to feature in a matchday squad this campaign though and left by mutual consent on August 18.

He has now been snapped up by the Grecians, currently third in the table, on a short-term deal until January.

Manager Gary Caldwell worked with Wildschut during their time at Wigan Athletic.

Caldwell told the Grecians website: “I’m delighted to have Yanic as he’s someone I’ve signed before. He was sensational for us and we had some good moments together, which means the bond lasts a lifetime.

“The opportunity came about in the midst of our injury crisis and I spoke to Yanic, and it felt like fate that we could get him in. He’s played in a variety of positions and he will provide pace and power to the front line.

“I get on really well with him and I know how to get the best of him. He is a wide player that we can ask to be aggressive and take risks, and we will give him the belief.”

The U’s welcome the Grecians to the Kassam Stadium next Saturday.

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