I'm wondering what'll happen if he doesn't leave in the transfer window. His head will be permanently in the wrong place and we'll have no choice but to let him have a few months off.
That or expect a highly-paid professional to do his damn job like the rest of us have to, no matter how...
"Boss, I'm not working today, my head isn't in it".
"So... are you taking a day's holiday or going sick?".
"Neither, I just don't fancy it".
"That's fine son, we'll pay you anyway".