Most people would take a short-term view of the situation.
We've avoided relegation by the skin of our teeth for two seasons running.
We change managers regularly.
We don't play in Europe.
We are mediocre by every description.
There is a permanent air of crisis and uncertainty about ownership.
He is a young player and probably figures he can use the time at Atalanta as a stepping stone and in the meantime enjoy playing at a club where things are done properly and where there is a sense of momentum and sustained progress.
We still have to put ourselves out there, that's the important thing. Some will bite. But it's no surprise when we get turned down either, not in our current state, and even if we have the money.