Dundalk defender Andy Boyle will plough through the most intense and extraordinary period of his career before deciding on where his long-term future lies.
The 25-year-old has been rewarded for his role in the Lilywhites' groundbreaking campaign with a call-up to Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad ahead of next week's World Cup qualifier in Austria.
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Five years after heading for Oriel Park from Shelbourne, the Dubliner is currently in Russia preparing for a crunch Europa League group game against Zenit St Petersburg and reflecting on an incredible journey.
With clubs across the water - Barnsley in particular - said to be casting envious glances towards him, Boyle could be forgiven for having his head turned.
For now though, he's too busy riding the wave of positivity surrounding his team.
"We have to wait and see what happens after the final Europa League game," Boyle told RTÉ Sport when asked about a possible move.
When you can prove yourself as a team and as individuals at that level it helps
"I've had an unbelievable time here. If you'd have said when I first came to the club we'd win a three-in-a-row, have a chance to win a double double and obviously the Europa League run we've been on has been amazing... To cap it all off with a senior international call-up is brilliant.
"Dundalk have been fantastic to me and I've really enjoyed it."
Boyle will have his club-mate Daryl Horgan for company when he heads for Ireland duty next week.
Both have been exceptional all year but it's on the European stage where they've really proved their quality - and ultimately turned O'Neill's head.
"I got off the plane last night. The gaffer [Stephen Kenny] just pulled me aside on the bus on the way to the hotel and told me," Boyle said when recalling how he learned he'd got the nod.
"It's a brilliant feeling. I haven't had a chance to look at my phone and reply to messages and stuff but it's a great achievement to get into the squad. I'll try to push on. To get a call-up to the senior international squad is brilliant.
"Getting to the Europa League group stages and doing well as a team definitely gives us a chance [of getting a call-up]. It's difficult for [Martin O'Neill], we know, to pick from within the league.
"When you can prove yourself as a team and as individuals at that level it helps. They're probably the games he's selected myself and Daryl on.
"Playing against the big clubs in Europe, it gives you a better chance to be in the shop window for the likes of Martin O'Neill to come and see the games. You have to go and try and repay the faith he's showed in you."
Dundalk are second in Group D, behind Zenit, and still harbour hopes of progression.
After Thursday night's daunting collision, they have the small matter of an FAI Cup final to negotiate on Sunday against Cork City, before Ireland duty comes calling.
It's a dream week for Boyle, but he won't be resting on his laurels.
"It's amazing. It's a great week. Winning the league last week as well... We knew at the start of this week going to Zenit and then coming back for the cup final it was going to be huge.
"It's great for the league to have players involved in the international squad.
"Hopefully we can go and try get into the last 23 or whatever it's narrowed down to, but first and foremost we've a massive tie tomorrow night. We're feeling good."
