I don’t think he does divide opinion. I think everyone agrees that he’s a very talented footballer, but he can be a bit of a cock with all the diving. Having said that, he undoubtedly gets targeted for some tasty challenges, as players like him always do, so they are two sides.
Personally I’d love someone with his ability in a City shirt, but we would have to change our playing style somewhat, but I assume we will be doing that anyway.
Plus he really pisses off opposition fans a la Bellamy, which I love.