Hibs new signing Dan Barlaser is delighted to be at Easter Road after a whirlwind 48-hours.
The 28-year-old midfielder joined on Deadline Day – becoming the club’s seventh signing of the Summer Transfer Window.
Barlaser joined on a season-long loan from English Championship side Middlesbrough – and spent his first day meeting teammates, staff and going through fitness testing before speaking to Hibs TV.
This will be the versatile midfielder’s first taste of Scottish football and he admitted he cannot wait to get started after a frantic Deadline Day move.
“I’m delighted to be here. It’s been a whirlwind over 48 hours or so, but I’m happy I’m here.
“I was playing golf and my agent texted me saying that Hibs were interested, and I just gave them the go-ahead to proceed.
“Thankfully, we got the deal done 10 minutes before the deadline, so it was quite stressful, but I am delighted to be here!
“This will be my first taste of Scottish Football, and I really wanted to do it here at Hibs – that was a big pull for me. I saw how well the Club did last season, achieving European football and I have seen videos of the fans, so I just thought it was a great Club to come to.”
He also emphasised that the pull of Scottish football was a big factor in his decision and highlighted a few key people who helped persuade him!
“Scottish football is obviously very different to English, but the league is getting better every year and I think it is very competitive. There are loads of great Stadiums here too, including Easter Road and I am really excited to play there for the first time and experience Scottish football for the first time.
“I have never played up here before, but I know players who have and they say it is brilliant, so I thought I would give it a try.
“I played with Grant Hanley previously at Newcastle, and Dwight Gayle was there too. He actually texted me yesterday saying how much I would enjoy it and what a great Club it was!”
So, what can Hibees expect from Dan Barlaser on the pitch?
“I am a forward-thinking player who likes to take risks”, Barlaser continued.
“When I was at Middlesbrough, I was a bit more defensive, but I think I have thrived when playing further up the pitch. So, I think my technical abilities and passing the ball forward are my best strengths.”
