I'm sure the huge pay rise and signing on fee will go some way to softening the blow.
As for the Sunderland supporters getting on his back. Do you think ballers give two shits about the fans?
He's a good player, Gustavo likes him and knows his game...if you go down he'll be an asset if you stay up he'll be an asset...there really isn't a down side to this.
No that's right, spunking millions on proven prem players is definitely the way forward for teams staring certain relegation in the face.
In all seriousness, he'll do a reasonable job for a low end prem team like yourselves. Nowt flash, but does the nuts and bolts of the game to a good standard.