I honestly have no idea why anyone is surprised about him being reintegrated and getting a new contract. It was the only way this was ever going to shake out.
It's the only way WBA get the maximum out of this. All this 'let him rot' talk means he'd be getting paid to do nothing and we'd lose him for whatever the compensation would be next summer.
This way, Pulis says 'work ARD, score us goals and you may get your move in January, if not, you'll get it next summer."
We get goals, finish higher and potentially 25 million when he goes.
Anything else is illogical.
Doesn't change the fact that as a person he is a complete d*ck though! Thing is, i don't watch Albion to see nice people, i watch us in the hope of wins and entertainment.