CHRISTIAN NADE hopes he can make the most of his pre-season chance to shine and win a deal at Hamilton this summer.

The striker will join Martin Canning’s side for training when Accies return to action next month as they prepare for their second Premiership campaign.

Nade is available on a free transfer following his departure from Raith Rovers at the end of the season and has previously trained with the New Douglas Park squad.

He has other offers on the table as he ponders his next move in the coming weeks but the 30-year-old is excited at the prospect of landing a deal with Hamilton this summer.

Nade said: “I have been in football a long time and I know that speaking is nothing.

“Until the contract is in front of your eyes, it means nothing. If I have an option in front of me and the contract is on the table, well, I will think about it but not for too long.

“If it’s a Premiership club in Scotland or a Championship club in England, then it will just depend on the offer.

“Of course it will depend on money because there is a difference between the Premiership in Scotland and the Championship or League One or League Two in England.

“My agent doesn’t tell me everything. He will just do it and then tell me at the last minute.

“I know there are some offers but, right now, there is nothing signed. In Scotland, Hamilton is the best option I’ve got.

“I want to play at the highest level possible. I know I have the possibility to play in the Premiership in Scotland. I know that.

“I trained with Hamilton and I know I can fit in there. It depends if they are going to offer me something.”