Either that or he wanted a safety net in case it all went wrong. It was a big step for him and his wife to come over here without ever having set foot in the country when they have family, friends, etc back home, and it's always tougher for the partners because they don't have the network in place that the men do to meet people and get to know the ropes of living here. But only time will tell if he stays for the length of his contract. I'm taking no notice of the rumours anymore. He'll be here for this season anyway and so I'll enjoy having him with us until I hear anything different from the club.