I'm not that worried by that interview actually.
He had 3 chances to advise he wanted to put his contract talks on hold 'until the end of the year' - but he didn't. Might seem grasping at straws, but he can kill the talk by stating that timeframe of 'end of the year' - but he was consistent in saying it wasn't the key priority for him, getting some ofty and a game was, and it would 'sort itself out'.
Agreed - I don't take a heap of optimism either, but I don't take a lot of negatives and reads like a guy that has had a contract put in front of him is he not completely happy with, and is hoping that getting a senior game would result in the club moving a bit on the offer. Until that time - you never know if someone from SA comes calling with what he is looking for.
My gut feel is he stays, and if nothing else - it is in our control to keep him on how we proceed.