Jonathan Obika joins Oxford United after release by Swindon Town

Jonathan Obika makes the short move from Swindon Town to join Oxford United

Oxford United have signed striker Jonathan Obika on a two-year deal following his release by Swindon Town.

The 26-year-old scored 25 league goals in his three seasons at Swindon, including six in League One last term.

He is new Oxford United manager Pep Clotet's first signing at the club.

"There was a lot of interest early on," Obika told BBC Radio Oxford. "As soon as I spoke to the management team and saw their desire about the project at this club, that was the big pull."

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