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New Hearts loan striker Mike Tullberg has revealed how former Rangers winger and compatriot Peter Lovenkrandssold him on a move to Tynecastle.The 22-year-old Dane is bidding tokick-start his career in Gorgie having agreed a season-long loan fromthe Italian side Reggina.
Tullberg endured a frustrating time in Italy, where he madejust seven appearances following his arrival from Aarhus for £850,000last year.
Massimo Ficcadenti, the coach who signed him, was sacked, andTullberg was left consistently on the bench before new Hearts bossCsaba Laszlo handed him an escape route.
A chat with ex-Ibrox player Lovenkrands convinced him to takeup Laszlo's offer and he now hopes to put down roots in Edinburgh tohelp Hearts back to prominence after their disappointing last campaign.
The forward said: "I didn't have to think long about it when Iheard about Hearts' interest, I wanted to come here as my number onechoice.
"I have the same agent as Peter Lovenkrands, who played atRangers, and we talked a little. I wasn't in any doubt. I wanted tocome here because I have been following Scottish football.
"The football here I've always been very impressed with because it's very physical, strong football. That's one of my strengths.
"Peter said there are three big clubs, Rangers, Celticand Hearts. For me, Hearts are one of the big three, but the first goalis to get in the top six and after that we will set new goals."
Tullberg has a year to try and become the prolific striker Hearts fans crave, but he admits he is already looking further ahead.
On his future, he added: "I'm here for this year and after I hope I will join Hearts.
"This is a one-year loan, but I hope to join Hearts on a permanent contract.
"This move is not to get anywhere else, Hearts are in my mind now and that's what I'm concentrating on."
Tullberg watched on as Hearts began life under Laszlo with a 3-2 victory against UEFA Cup qualifiers Motherwell on Saturday and is excited about making a name for himself at Tynecastle.
He said: "I was very impressed with the game, the team and thesupporters. "The atmosphere here is incredible, with the stands closeto the pitch. It's like people love football as much as the players."

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Cesare Prandelli tempered his joy at Fiorentina's win in the firstleg of their Champions League qualifier by warning them the tie isalive.The Viola have one foot in the Champions League proper afterbeating Slavia Prague 2-0 on Tuesday and will be firm favourites tocomplete the task when they travel to the Czech Republic on August 27.
However, Prandelli is not taking anything for granted.
"Only the first half is over, now there's the second to play,"he said. "I am very happy with the team's performance. We never lostthe thread of the game."
Adrian Mutu underlined his importance to Fiorentina as he scored the opener at the Artemio Franchi.
The Romania striker was continually linked with a move to Romaover the summer but ended up staying in Florence and needed just threeminutes to open his account for the season from the edge of the area.
And Prandelli was full of praise for the forward's work ethic.
"Mutu? His goal from a free-kick made the work easier for us" headded. "But aside from the goal, I saw Adrian put himself at thedisposal of the team.
"I really appreciated his spirit of sacrifice.
"I want to thank my fitness coaches for giving me a good Fiorentina at the right moment."
Fiorentina doubled their tally in the 57th minute thanks to new boy Alberto Gilardino in his first competitive game for the club.
Prandelli bought him from AC Milan in the summer for 15 million euros and believes it was money well spent.
He said: "Gilardino? He didn't miss a single ball. He was very good."
The striker himself, who was coached by Prandelli for two yearsat Parma, as well as playing there with Mutu for the 2002/03 seasonclaims he already feels at home with the Viola.
"Mutu smoothed our path for us," he said. "But then we continued working for the victory.
"I immediately felt comfortable in this Fiorentina side, also because it was easy to fit in."

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French attacking midfielder Jeremy Menez has revealed moving to Manchester United in the future is part of his ambitions.
The starlet has just signed with Roma and made his Serie A debut at the weekend, but declared his admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side.
The 21-year-old, who was invited to visit Old Trafford five years ago, has set sights on leaving the Giallorossi in the future, possibly to play for The Red Devils.
“Of course they remain one of the greatest clubs in the world, that won the Champions League,” Menez told France-Football.
“I’m still very interested in them. But for the moment I’m happy to be with my club, AS Roma.
“We know a footballer’s career is made of moves…but at the moment I’m focused on myself and on Roma.”