ROB Hulse says the chance to play under manager Neil Warnock again was a major factor in his decision to leave Derby County for Queens Park Rangers.

Hulse's move to QPR – agreed shortly before the transfer window closed on Tuesday – was finally confirmed yesterday after the transfer was ratified by the Football League.

The striker has signed a three-year contract with the London club, who top the Championship four games into the new season.

QPR are believed to have paid £750,000, plus add-ons, which could take the eventual fee to more than £1m.

Hulse, who turns 31 next month, was in the final year of his contract at Pride Park and could have left the club for nothing at the end of this season.

He was Derby's leading scorer in the past two seasons and scored 31 goals in 96 appearances in total.

The target man joined the Rams two years ago for £1.75m from Sheffield United, where he first linked up with Warnock.

"Neil was a massive factor in my decision to move," said Hulse, who will wear the number 20 shirt for Rangers.

"I believe I played the best football of my career under his management and I'm looking forward to working with him again."

Hulse is excited at the prospect of joining QPR's push for promotion to the Premier League.

"I'm looking forward to the challenge," he added.

"I'm joining a club sitting top of the table after four games and while it's only early days, if we can continue in that vein, it promises to be an exciting chapter in my career."

Hulse could make his QPR debut against Middlesbrough at Loftus Road next Saturday.

Derby's new loan signing, Alberto Bueno, yesterday took part in his first training session since joining the club.

With the rest of the senior players given the day off, Bueno joined in with the Academy players at Moor Farm.

The Spaniard does not speak much English but said afterwards: "I am very happy to be here at Derby County. I hope I can help the team have a great season.

"I want to settle quickly and I look forward to being able to speak to the fans soon."

Bueno is due to train with the rest of the first team on Monday as they prepare for their home fixture against Sheffield United a week today.