New AFC Wimbledon signing Deji Oshilaja says playing alongside Kwesi Appiah is a dream come true for him and a “big statement” for Neal Ardley’s team.

Oshilaja moved to Wimbledon on Thursday becoming their second summer signing after Appiah and he believes the Ghanaian will excel with the Dons.

“Bringing in Kwesi [Appiah] is a big statement and the other players here are top players as well. It’s something I’m looking forward to being a part of and we can do well next season.” Oshilaja told his club’s website

“I had a few offers from other clubs, but as soon as i spoke to the gaffer here it was definitely something where I thought this is the place for me,” he said.

“I thought I’m going to enjoy it here and do well. Neal was the one that gave me my first scholar and I’ve always got a place for him in my heart and he likes me as a player, so I’m looking forward to working with him again.”

AFC Wimbledon finished 15th in the League One last season and will be hoping to improve upon it this term.

By: Edmund Okai Gyimah