FORMER Oxford United striker Dan Agyei will come up against the club next season after sealing a move back to Sky Bet League One.

The 26-year-old’s deal with Crewe Alexandra expires this summer, and after bagging 16 goals in League Two last season, he was not short of potential suitors.

Agyei has now signed a two-year contract with newly promoted Leyton Orient.

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He told the O’s club website: “I’m the one that likes to dribble with the ball, beat players and create chances.

“The fans are in for someone that will work hard, but also be a livewire on the pitch.

“I like the way Orient played and the attackers had a lot of freedom, so coming here felt like a great fit.”

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Agyei scored 11 goals in 93 appearances, across two and a half seasons with United, after arriving from Burnley.

However, he struggled to nail down a regular place in the team and made only 12 League One starts for the U’s.

Agyei made some important contributions though, including a late effort to help beat rivals Swindon Town and two crucial goals in successive 3-2 wins at Shrewsbury Town.

He joined the Railwaymen in January 2022 for an undisclosed fee.

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