Beasley expecting Gers exit

06 May 2010 09:58

DaMarcus Beasley has all but given up on staying at Rangers next season, despite suggesting he would take a pay cut to do so.

United States midfielder Beasley, one of six players out of contract at Ibrox this summer, has yet to be offered a new deal.

"Rangers haven't spoken to me about coming back so I guess you can put two and two together and make your own conclusions," said Beasley, whose three years in Scottish football have been blighted by injury. "But never say never. I would consider (a pay cut) so I wouldn't count that out."

He added: "I have a perfect situation here from a life standpoint and I love playing for a great club like Rangers.

"I really do love the club and Glasgow feels like home. I've made a lot of friends here and, no matter what happens, it will always be a place I'll come back to."

The 27-year-old also paid tribute to manager Walter Smith, ranking him alongside his former boss at PSV Eindhoven, Gus Hiddink.

"I think Walter is up there with coaches like Hiddink," the winger told www.yanks-abroad.com.

"People look at trophies as signs of success and Walter's got a lot. He's done great and he gets the best out of us."

Despite his recent lack of match action, Beasley is hopeful of being selected for his country's World Cup squad.

"It's been an up and down year for me and I haven't played as much as I'd like, but I still hope I can make the team. There are about 15 or 16 players who are definitely going so I'm hoping to grab one of those last spots."

Source: PA