Obviously he didn't intend to be disrespectful and it is an admirable thing to do. BUT, it wasn't necessary to suggest that it could be his last chance to play in the PL when he is now staying at a team with aspirations of automatic promotion. He just didn't have to say it.
He is still a...
The tone of that is really disappointing, in fact it's disrespectful. Possibly his 'last chance' to play in the PL? He obviously has little faith in the current squad.
Can't see him being conducive to the team spirit. Should have let him go. Thanks for nothing Dale.