Loan striker Tullberg can’t wait to sample Tynecastle atmosphere

Csaba Laszlo has completed his second signing since becoming Hearts manager with the capture of striker Mike Tullberg on a season-long loan from Italian outfit Reggina.

The tall Dane has done enough to prove he is worth a deal at Tynecastle, even though his trial during the recent pre-season trip to Germany was cut short because of a thigh strain.

Tullberg, 22, who cost Reggina £800,000 when he joined from AGF Aarhus in his homeland last summer, watched Hearts beat Motherwell 3-2 in their opening league game on Saturday. And he admits he can't wait to play at Tynecastle.

He said: "I am very happy to be here. I think Scottish football will suit my style. I was at the game on Saturday and had goosebumps when the players came out because the atmosphere was so fantastic."

Laszlo, who has already signed Ugandan utility player David Obua, said: "We only want to bring quality and I believe Mike is a guy who can help us.

"I think his style, which is very powerful, will suit Scottish football."

Meanwhile, Portuguese midfielder Bruno Aguiar aims to force his way into Laszlo's plans now that he has recovered from the ankle problems which have dogged him since April last year.

He admitted: "Sometimes I thought there would be no more football. It was a very bad time for me, but with my wife and friends' help, the bad time has passed.

"I'm hoping to be back in two weeks. My ankle is fine now. I started pre-season and then twisted my knee. I'm a very unlucky guy, but I just want to get fit and back into the side."

Taken from the Herald