If he can get fit before the end of Feb and get some game time in before the end of the season no reason to suggest he can't earn a contract next season, realistically I can't see there being a whole lot of competition for his signature in the summer.
You never know, he might score 15 goals...
I really do hope he is given plenty of time to get fit and strong before he's reintroduced to playing. Definitely don't want to or need to bring him back early.