DUNDEE UNITED keeper Benjamin Siegrist has revealed he hasn't closed the door on signing a new deal at Tannadice and insisted he will give everything for the club until the end of the season.
The Swiss is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with moves to Rangers and Southampton after what will be four years on Tayside when his deal runs out.
But the 29-year-old ex-Aston Villa shotstopper, in an interview in his homeland, has still to make up his mind on his future and gave a cryptic message about his options.
Siegrist said: "I know what I have at United and in particular their amazing fans, but regardless of what I decide in the end, I'm going to bust my ass for them.
"United doesn't mean 'united' for nothing and we will join forces to achieve our common and targeted goals for the season.
"It always sounds like a cliche, but there is a lot of truth behind it, when a player feels complete trust, then he is also able to produce performances that nobody expected before.
"Because of the experience I've gained, I've calmed down at United, I enjoy every game, every save I make, every cross I take.
"I believe the real challenge in life is to accept who you really are and to strive for the highest possible with an unconditional belief in your strengths.
"There is a beautiful saying that goes: 'All obstacles and difficulties are steps on which we climb'.”
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