Out-of-contract Dundee defender Thomas Konrad insists he has no reason to panic about his uncertain Dark Blues future.
The 26-year-old German’s deal expires at the end of the season, but he is due to hold talks with Paul Hartley in the coming weeks.
The former Eintracht Trier centre-back, who won his Tayside move in the summer of 2014 after impressing as a trialist during a pre-season friendly against Manchester City, has enjoyed his stint at Dens Park.
But he admits he may end up moving on if he feels he can get a better offer elsewhere.
And he reckons he will have no problem finding a new club after his encouraging spell in Scotland.
Konrad, who has netted twice during 68 outings for Dundee, said: “I don’t know yet what’s happening about next season. I’m speaking to my agent. My agent is doing things for me. We will see if I go back to Germany or stay in Scotland.
“He’s speaking to a few clubs and I will speak to the gaffer about it too because I like it here in Dundee. I’d love to stay here, but we will see. You never know what will happen in football.
“It definitely might come down to where we finish in the league as bonus money could come into how much of a budget the manager has. But I will speak to him about it and my agent and decide what is best for me.
“I don’t have any headaches worrying about getting a good club. I think I’ve done well these last two years here.
“The gaffer said to wait and see what happens and that’s fine by me as I can look at what kind of offers I get. There is no pressure at the moment as there is still six weeks left of the season.
“I am settled here and have made a few friends in the team. I enjoy being here with these guys so I would definitely stay here, but it depends on many things.
“However, the challenge of going somewhere new doesn’t scare me. Absolutely not. I could always go back to Germany. I think there is a few teams in the second Bundesliga I could fit in with. I played there before when I was younger. I’m five years older now. I’m definitely a better player now.
“You have to be much tougher to play as a defender in Scotland than in Germany.
“I’ve learned so much, not only from playing alongside guys like Darren O’Dea and Julen Etxabeguren in games, but in training every day I’m up against some of the best strikers in the country with Greg Stewart, Kane Hemmings and Rory Loy. You learn everyday from these guys.”
Konrad could boost his chances of staying with Hartley’s men if he helps secure a top six slot on Saturday.
A win away to struggling Hamilton would guarantee a top-half finish and a £100,000 prize-money bonus.
A draw could also work for Dundee, but only if Partick Thistle, Ross County and Inverness all slip up this weekend.
However, Konrad insisted: “It’s an all-or-nothing game for us now. We want to be in the top six and now this is our chance. It’s a must-win.
“But Accies will feel they have to win to. When they look over their shoulder they see Kilmarnock and even Dundee United closing in.
“They are fighting for their lives so it’s going to be a really hard game.”