Dylan Levitt reckons Hibs will give him the platform to force his way back into the Wales squad.
The midfielder completed his £300,000 move from Dundee United on Wednesday to become Lee Johnson's sixth summer signing and flew out with his team mates to their warm weather training camp in Marbella today. Levitt, who has 13 caps, was an unused sub for all Wales’ games at the World Cup in November but has so far been left out of the squad for this year’s Euro qualifiers.
Now the former Manchester United kid is confident playing in Europe and big games like the Edinburgh derby against Hearts will help him get back into Rob Page’s plans. He said: “It’s a massive club with a massive fanbase. The way the manager spoke about the style of play, massive following home and away, the stadium is outstanding, the facilities are outstanding. I want to get back in the Wales squad as well.
“This will give me a platform to kick on. Talks started about a week ago, maybe. His style of play is very clear. He wants to have a lot of the ball and that suits me down to a tee. There’s big games this season and there’s Europe as well which is a massive bonus. Hopefully we can finish in the top three.
“Being involved in big games is what every footballer wants. Especially in Europe. The Edinburgh derby is massive, I’ve seen it on TV. I can’t wait to be involved in one.”
Levitt made 33 appearances for United last season having spent the previous year on loan at Tannadice. Relegation in May meant the 22-year-old playmaker was looking for a new challenge ahead of the new campaign.
Levitt said: “Scottish football can be different at times. Some games you have a lot of the ball. Some games you don’t have a lot of the ball and there are a lot of second balls and counter-attacks. But being here two years you adapt very quickly. Every team is competitive in this league. Everyone wants to push each other. That’s why I am staying.”
