Goals from Michael Stewart and Marius Zaliukas were just rewards for a storming performance at a noisy Tynecastle to give Hearts a 2-0 victory in the home leg tonight.

But following a 4-2 aggregate defeat to the Croatian champions, Laszlo admitted his future remains in doubt - amid interest from German Bundesliga club Hannover 96.

Laszlo has apparently been at loggerheads with club owner Vladimir Romanov over his protracted attempts to recruit a new striker, before being told this week that he will be able to make no new signings.

The Hungarian, who has been in the job for a little over a year, admits that - despite having two years left on his contract - he may be on his way.

He said: "All this together was a good experience for us, and I hope with all my heart that - with me or without me - this team can qualify for (next season's) Europa League and these young guys can enjoy European football.

"I think this is a great club and it is the club which in the long term, if it performs in this direction and keeps the players together, has a nice future.

"Will I be here next season? I don't know. I don't know what will happen tomorrow and after tomorrow.

"I have a two-year contract and I would definitely like to stay here - but I would definitely like to have support from the club.

"I would like to see this protection come not only in the good times but also in the bad times.

"I put my face always in the front and I fight for the club, for the board and for everybody. But sometimes I can also be tired, and if somebody is tired sometimes they must sit down and take a chair.

"The important thing is I don't like to leave this team. I promised to myself and to the dressing room.

"It is not a big secret that there is interest in Hannover. They are a big club; Hearts is also a big club.

"I have not spoken with anyone at Hannover, personally. If they would like to have my services they must talk to the club, before they talk with me."

Laszlo, proud of his team's performance, insisted he could yet see himself staying at the club in the long term - if he is allowed to take the team forward.

He added: "What we achieved last season was not an accident, and this season I hope we can bring some scouts to the stadium and also make some money and keep the important players here - and also bring some new blood here.

"If you have success people talk about you.

"I like Edinburgh - this country and this people; they have given me good things, and this owner gave me the possibility to work at this club.

"I can imagine staying here for 10 years if I see we have progress, and this progress never stops. We can have a hard time, but I would like to see progress.

"I would like to see support from behind. For me it's not a question of leaving, I would like to have the support."