Liam Sercombe: Oxford United sign Exeter midfielder

Liam Sercombe made his debut for Exeter against Altrincham in the Conference in August 2007

Oxford United have signed midfielder Liam Sercombe on a two-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Exeter City.

Sercombe, 25, made 263 appearances for his hometown club Exeter since joining as a trainee in 2007.

He was also part of the Exeter side promoted from League Two in 2009 and played 41 times last season.

"He has a lot of experience at 25 and we think he will be a major asset," said manager Michael Appleton.

Sercombe told BBC Radio Oxford: "It was time for me to leave and the right club has come about. I can't wait to get started at Oxford.

"I went and met the manager and the chief executive. Everyone knows how big the club is and I want to be part of helping them get out of League Two, hopefully we can do that next year.

"There was interest from a few other clubs but the way Oxford are planning I wanted to be part of that. I'm glad it's all over the line."

Sercombe is Oxford's second signing in two days, following forward Kemar Roofe's move from West Brom.