I'm put off by the move, but I suppose it's a fair move/decision for him, and probably enabled us signing Ozil/Auba.
Just a shame as it will (slightly) tarnish his legacy here. He isn't anywhere near our top tier, but out of our players from the last 10 years he's been likeable and a steady contributor. Can only think of Kos, Ramsey, Ozil and possibly Sanchez/Monreal more favorably than him.