Exactly, and he knows full well that he’s ready to play at the very top level, there’s not much more benefit to his development to keep playing here - he’s can hold down a starting spot at any team in the world except maybe Real and Man City.
I think there must be some kind of gentleman’s...
Midfield slots always go to attacking midfielders. If anyone actually fielded the teams of the season they would get ripped apart on the counter with nobody to break up play.