Sone Aluko hails ambition of Hull City boss Steve Bruce
SONE Aluko says the ambition of Hull City boss Steve Bruce and owner Assem Allam created an irresistible pull towards the KC Stadium.
The Tigers celebrated a significant coup in the summer transfer market this week when landing the in-demand Aluko on a two-year deal.
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Hitman Sone Aluko
The 23-year-old attracted interest from Germany, Turkey and Spain when he became available on a free transfer last month following the demise of former club Rangers.
Bruce, who handed Aluko a senior debut when in charge of Birmingham in 2007, was able to push himself to the front of the queue and the forward admits City's long-term vision made a compelling case.
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"I knew (Steve Bruce), I knew Keith Bertschin as well, Stephen Clemence too, so I knew a lot of the staff which helps with settling down," Aluko told the Tigers' website.
"But overall it was the ambition of the club that made me come here.
"I spoke with (Bruce) and I spoke with the owner too, and they were very positive about getting in the Premier League straight away.
"It's not just talk because they've invested so for me it was the right challenge I was looking for.
"Everyone knows that I want to play at the highest level. We all want to get in the Premier League and that's what we'll try and do."
Aluko enjoyed his finest campaign yet in senior football.
A vintage season with Rangers saw him net 12 goals in 19 SPL starts for the Glasgow giants following his move from Aberdeen in November.
The financial meltdown of Rangers brought about Aluko's exit prematurely this summer and he returns south with confidence sky high.
"I had a good season with Rangers and enjoyed my time there so it wasn't an easy decision, after four years in Scottish football. But for my career it was the best thing to do," he said.
"Rangers are a massive club with a massive fan base and playing there was so far the happiest part of my career. But having grown up in England, there was always that pull to come back here."
Aluko celebrated his first appearance for City on Tuesday when he scored the only goal of the game as the Tigers beat Oldham in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
A first public outing should come when Bruce's men head to Rochdale tomorrow for the fourth of seven pre-season friendlies.
Aluko's disjointed summer on international duty with Nigeria ensures he will be playing catch-up in the next fortnight but he is relishing the chance to get started.
"I was on international duty until June 19 so I had a little break, but my general fitness is okay," he added.
"You want to get fitness in games and get that sharpness back so I'm looking forward to it.
"It'll be a good chance to get to know my team-mates and for them to get to know me.
"I play midfield, left wing, right wing, attacking midfield, striker, so I'm pretty flexible.
"I'm one of those players that just enjoys playing. I'm creative, I like to score and set up goals."
Comments
by VoiceNreason
Monday, July 30 2012, 6:31PM
“daily express Steve Bruce article is http://tinyurl.com/cd7tqfb”
by VoiceNreason
Monday, July 30 2012, 6:03PM
“There is not one championship defender who will get close to Aluko when he is at top speed. Even on half power at Rochdale he looked quick.”
by Removal Man Hull - Local & Nationwide Removals & Storage
Monday, July 30 2012, 11:37AM
“by piddstaSaturday, July 28 2012, 9:27AM
"This is the one for me, the missing goals from midfield. I can see this kid starting wide and just destroying Championship full backs. I can't wait to see him play.
Re Cam, the poor lad wasn't able to go past defenders and cross it last season because there was nobody to cross it to, Matty was outside the box waiting for the tippy tap 10 yard diagonal pass along the floor through 6 defenders. Thats why all the tricks,waiting for someone to get in position. With more pacy attacking forwards he will have bodies to pick out.
No more Charlie Charles football (see Harry Enfield). I'll drink to that."
Hope your right, but the poor prodigy struggled against full backs from which world beating clubs??
Grimsby Town and Rochdale, his talent is in my opinion immense, I like many true city fans have seen what he is capable of. Unfortunately I think in his head, he's scared of the hard tackle. Thats not criticising young cam, i'd love him to come good, but don't think it will happen. He got a whack at dale on his lower shin.”
by HCAFCscarb
Sunday, July 29 2012, 11:13PM
“Cafesociety *”
by HCAFCscarb
Sunday, July 29 2012, 11:11PM
“The HDM seem to have forgot about Hull City , cafeworld.
No new on anything on here .”
by cafesociety1
Sunday, July 29 2012, 10:43PM
“I hope HDM use this photo for another "story" next week.
NPnow looking at Michael Owen,Anthony Gerrard and my spare tyre-FACT!
Oh and Hobbs was seen in an Audi in or around Leicester.
They are such a bunch of delusional egocentric....oh cafe be kind ......”
by Alantf
Sunday, July 29 2012, 9:46PM
“I see you called the Red Arows to do a fly-past there! Come on. it's a lazy Sunday night, tell us one of your stories; don't worry about the truth, you never have in the past. You really should not give away confidences - it makes you very untrustworthy; but we knew that, didn't we!”
by HCAFCscarb
Sunday, July 29 2012, 6:06PM
“Anyway where was I,
There's a good write up in the express today by Steve
Bruce .
Can't put a link up when on my phone.
Its also in the "star" as well.
There a match report of Rochdale v City
On Hull City Not606.
And a report about the KC Stadium in the Yorkshire
Post . Seems the Council have paid £600,000 in total to rent
Offices in there own Stadium and not made
1p back in the last year.”
by HCAFCscarb
Sunday, July 29 2012, 5:32PM
“I don't know Alan .
I mention that someone told me you only went to one game
And you start ranting and raving and name calling .
Where I NEVER insulted you once..”
by Alantf
Sunday, July 29 2012, 4:00PM
“Of course, this was your style in attacking TonyM wasn't it. You attacked him for being joless and never attending despite what he said to the opposite, when all of the time your own position was built on a hole tissue of lies, as was proven just a few short weeks ago!!
Looking at the number of posts you are knocking out it is inevitable that someone as thick as you will end up talking pure sh!te. Crack on, you're shallow and boring.”