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Published Date: 09 June 2009
By Iain Collin
BRUNO Aguiar last night confessed he could not wait for a possible move to the Old Firm after agreeing a three- year deal with Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia.
The Portuguese midfielder revealed last week that he felt compelled to leave Hearts this summer after the Tynecastle club indicated any new contract offer would leave him on less than half his previous salary.

Despite Gorgie manager Csaba Laszlo a
ppealing for the pivotal player to remain in the capital for one more season, it became clear the 28-year-old would move on and a host of clubs were said to be courting him. Rangers and Celtic were claimed to be interested in the play-maker, whose return from 18 months out with an ankle injury, when he scored in a 1-1 draw with rivals Hibs in October, helped spark Hearts' revival under Laszlo.

However, speaking from Nicosia yesterday, Aguiar admitted he could not afford to stall on Omonia's offer any longer in the hope the Old Firm's interest would be firmed up.

"I am very happy to have sorted out my future by signing for Omonia Nicosia," he said.

"I think I have made the right decision. It is a very good contract offer and to sign for three years gives me a good future.

"I cannot say whether Celtic or Rangers would offer me anything and I could not wait for them. I am very happy with this move and I am sure it is the right one for me."

Aguiar will team up with former Hearts team-mate Christos Karipidis, and the pair could even meet up with their former club as Omonia are also heading for the inaugural Europa League after finishing second to APOEL last season.

Meanwhile, Tynecastle manager Laszlo will meet club owner Vladimir Romanov in Lithuania today to present his wish-list of new faces for next season.

Laszlo said: "I will go to Lithuania. This must be the D-day for me and also for the club.

"I think it is very important to show the fans that we are doing something. We have had a lot of time but we must do something now. I would like to tell Mr Romanov which players we need. We will talk about the possibilities and which players can come."





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1

jamtart,

Beechboro Western Australia 09/06/2009 03:22:43
As I said before we showed him some loyalty it was not returned.Good riddance.

MON THE JT'S

Yogi must stay
2

mill tecnniques,

adelaide 09/06/2009 04:38:13
omonia.....always said he was pi**.LETS HAIL THE BIG MAN HUGHES..HIBERNIANS SAVIOUR
3

Lion-O "Lord Of The ThunderCats,

09/06/2009 08:15:56
The OF could have signed him up back in January - yet more agent talk which the papers bought hook, line & sinker.
4

Oooh Oooh Oooh Tubbee,

09/06/2009 08:18:17
It was just paper talk to destabilise Hearts then right enough
5

Bigwull,

edinburgh 09/06/2009 08:22:50
2 yes he's used to relegation fights, one thick deluded Leither leading the Tiny Tims
6

Bigwull,

edinburgh 09/06/2009 08:25:00
1 Well said, I'm sure Vlad would have hired a hitman if he'd signed for one of those 2
7

Rambo The Jambo,

09/06/2009 08:25:48

All the usual guff spouted by the Scottish/Weegie press came to nothing:

January - Rangers and Celtic express an interest in [enter any suitable Hearts player name]

End of season - Rangers expect to sign Neilson and Aguiar - or - Ibrox bound Neilson and Aguiar.

Take your pick, they couldn't afford them, which is why their paymasters Lloyds TSB have ordered them to start their own 'firesale'.

Usual uninformed guff that led to nothing.
8

Jam Tarts 1874,

On the Rebound 09/06/2009 08:51:38
#1. No not loyalty, but a requirement under contract. You can't just punt a player because he has a long term injury.

Would you take a 50% pay cut? Of course you wouldn't.
9

The Shopkeeper ,

09/06/2009 09:07:35
The easy life for your average footballer are coming to an end and the list of soccer mercanaries being shown the door at Tynie is almost complete . When Kingston and Nade leave we will then be left with players who actually want to be there . Players who actually have to play and perform before they see any financial benefits onwards and upwards for the famous maroon .
10

Jambo-ree,

09/06/2009 09:30:29
Still sorry to see him go but at least he's not bound for the OF which is something.

So yet another 'former playing legend' takes over in Leith. How long before the wheels come of the bogey this time? And this while arguably the best manager they've had in recent times seems to be set for Darkheid. Green and white feeder team indeed.

There had better be something positive coming out of Lazlo's meeting. We need experience and quickly if we're not going to be embarrassed in Europe.
11

Andrew Sachs,

09/06/2009 09:31:33
Ltes face it, niether Rangers or Celtic would become better by signing Aguiar...hes off to Cyprus!
12

Jambo-ree,

09/06/2009 09:32:37
#8 Think you'll find that in most employments, 'sick pay' is graduated downwards based on the number of weeks off. So far as we know he was given his full whack during the 18 months so in that case, yes, some gratitude would have been nice.
13

Jambo-ree,

09/06/2009 09:33:39
#11 Let's face it, neither Celtic nor especially Rangers could afford him so he's off to Cyprus.
14

Andrew Sachs,

09/06/2009 09:45:14
A close friend told me that Celtic were briefly interested when they heard that 1million would secure the signing of Aguero. After a quick swatch on google, Celtic cease to be interested when they realised that 1 million would only secure them Aguiar..a numptyt who has been at Hearts for 3 years and played half of one good season.

15

Andrew Sachs,

09/06/2009 09:48:45
13 - Lets face it, you don't even believe that, so why bother with the charade?
16

the beast,

London 09/06/2009 10:21:53
Good news is he never went to Glasgow the bad news is we have now lost our most creative player and now the waiting begins for the big meeting between CL and Vlad, we can only hope the outcome is positive and there's some money in the kitty. Does anyone actually know what days this meeting is taking place?

The future is Maroon and you know it!!

HHGH
17

Rixy boy,

09/06/2009 11:23:22
He will get nowt, he is on about hearts being No1 for young players in another article, started his excuses before the meeting, he knows he will get nowt.
18

neil1986,

09/06/2009 11:32:48
#8 Good comment, a lot of people talk about loyalty in sport but think how quickly Romanov or any other team owner gets rid of a manager who isnt performing well and often all everyone says is good ridance, they never mention loyalty then.

In the end its unrealistic to expect him to take a 50% pay cut, he's coming to the last big contract of his career and needs to secure the best deal he can.

I think if Hearts had offered him similar or slightly reduced terms and he'd rejected those to join another club for a higher wage then it would be hard to defend the guy but leaving a club when they offer you a 50% reduction is totally understandable IMO.
19

Jim Baxter,

Alicante 09/06/2009 13:41:42
As a Hearts fan I would say there is NO player at the club at the moment worth 9000 grand a week. Its little wonder we have so much debt.Can anyone tell me which player at the club is worth that kind of money??? ad please dont mention Larry.
20

tommytommy,

10/06/2009 09:18:30
Two points

1)Clubs are not permitted to offer players new contracts at a reduced salary.They can free the player and then offer them a new contract but they can not offer reduced terms as an extension to the existing contract.

2)19...
Hearts are in debt because Romanov and his crew spend their money.
They invoice Hearts for car hire hotels food living expenses flights etc etc.
They put phantom staff on the payroll and export their salaries to Lithuania.

They pocket Hearts income and they appropriate transfer fees and the interest that they gather.

Thats why Hearts have debt.
21

jamtart,

Beechboro Western Australia 11/06/2009 03:18:06
#8
#18

Bruno was out of contract and was offered a new one under different terms unlike many people in the present situation who,when their contract finished,they finished no 50% offered sweet FA.

I think you will find that Bruno was in fact made a very fair offer of around 6500 quid(down from around 8000)performance based-he chose to leave.
I say again we showed him some loyalty he showed us none thaks for the good games Bruno but good riddance to you.

Anrew Sachs please go away and stop embarrassing yourself and the decent hoobs out there.

Complete Knobend.

MON THE JT'S

yogi and his suits must stay

 

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