Quote Originally Posted by SunderlandBluebird View Post
Might be reading too much into it but feels like it's being set up for him to end up here next summer for a year ahead of the euros. Not the worst idea if it gives him a year of living the life in LA and for Cardiff to get a competent Championship side ready for him to make a difference too.
I think you're reading too much into it.

Wishful thinking.

After 12 months he will either retire or the 18 month extension in sunny California will be triggered.

No cheesy fingers-heart gesture for us.