I read this report a while ago,its not new, although the photos are. All this took place this time last year.
Regardless of that, i think it has re-defined him as a player, and his value to the team has gone up exponentially.
I was also in Ireland a few weeks ago, after the ROI draw with Bulgaria, and even tho he has not played for them for two years, he was voted the best player in Ireland. Every back page was running headline articles on how Trappatoni can try to get him back into the Irish squad.
I only hope other members of the City squad who may find themselves on the fringes (Micah et al) can take note of this, and apply the same level of determination to improve their own personal performances, regardless of what the club pay them.