If everyone is criticising City for not selling him for more then ask the question why was there not a queue of clubs banging on the door not to sign the lad? he's gone to the Italian equivalent of Southampton.
Looked like he could be good but never really delivered for us, Rangers or Espanol (why were they not offering him a contract?)
Looked good, never progressed - could be partly due to the poor coaching recently from the academy and reserves but this is being addressed.
As it is he was not in RMs plans so has been allowed to go somewhere where he can start again and see if he can meet some of his potential (which is all it is currently he has not yet shown it). If he progresses then hopefully we have a sell on clause.
Loan would have made no sense as 12 months on his contract.