Not sure I agree, I don't understand why he didn't force it. He's 26, and it's a short career.
especially with the euros coming up, sure he'd be an outside contender but another season like last one goal wise and he'd be in consideration for the squad. Then again do we need another player crying and moaning because he won't be getting a slightly larger sack of money each month?
All credit to him for not acting so selfish. Hope he does well this season and in his career.