If Dundee United have a change of mind and decide they still want him, defender Coll Donaldson will have no complaints.
The 21-year-old centre-half only signed up from QPR last July but was one of those told by the Tangerines they would not seek a fee for him if he finds a new club between now and the start of next season.
The need to drastically cut costs as the club prepares for at least a season in the Championship means that could still be the case.
But there was a hint his inclusion in the team for the final-day trip and subsequent victory at Kilmarnock last Saturday was at the request of new boss Ray McKinnon.
He was not involved in the preparations for that game as caretaker boss Gordon Young took the team for a third and final time but he was watching from the stand at Rugby Park.
And should McKinnon believe there is a place for Donaldson in his squad, the young Scot will be happy to continue his Tangerines career.
“I haven’t heard anything. Gordon Young came to me late last week and said I’d be getting my chance at Kilmarnock and I was just happy to be back in the team.
“But when I spoke to the chairman a couple of weeks back and he said I could find another club, I told him, while I understood his decision, I would be happy to stay on and help United get back up to the Premiership.
“If that was to happen I’d be happy.”
Until he hears otherwise, Donaldson will listen to offers from other clubs and, for the second time this year, English League Two outfit Stevenage have been strongly linked with a move for him.
They were showing an interest back in January and, although nothing came of that, they’ve been alerted to his availability.
It’s understood they are giving serious consideration to opening talks with him about a deal for next term.
So far, Donaldson insists he’s had no contact from them or any other club and, after a holiday, he will see what the future holds.
If it turns out to be at United, that will be fine by him.
“It’s three years ago now but I have had experience of the Championship with Livingston, I know what to expect.
“It’s a different league from the Premiership but it’s a tough group and one that’s not easy to get out of.
“Looking at next season, there are going to be some tough places to go to but I’d be up for the challenge.
“Although going down has not been nice, I’ve enjoyed my time at United. It’s a good club and I don’t see staying here as a bad thing.
“It’s out of my hands and if other clubs do come in I will speak to them but I’m definitely open to staying.”
If last Saturday does prove to be his last game, he will go with a sense of relief that, despite relegation, he got to show he never stopped trying, even after the drop was confirmed.
And while now-departed caretaker boss Young directed all praise for the team being unbeaten in the final three games of the campaign, Donaldson is keen to give him the credit he feels he’s due.
“Gordon knew he’d be leaving after Saturday and he could have downed tools for that.
“He didn’t and he hammered home to the players it wouldn’t be acceptable for us to just stop.
“He’s been brilliant and he’s a guy we all have respect for. We were sorry to see him go.
“For us, I think these games have been about integrity. We want to show we would be professional and I think we did that.”
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