Alexander Schwolow has described his year at Hearts as the best of his career as he eyes a rousing farewell night against Sturm Graz on Tuesday.
It emerged earlier this month that the German goalkeeper, a key member of the team that went agonisingly close to winning the William Hill Premiership last season, will be returning to his homeland to join Bundesliga side Mainz after the second leg of the Champions League second qualifying round tie at home to the Austrians.