He'll be 23 next season and with Tello, Cuenca, Alexis, Villa, Afellay, Deulofeu and eventually Dongou in tow (Perhaps even Neymar) then I have no idea how/why Krkic would ever get a minute of playing time here any longer...I think he's even further away from the club now despite his contract calling for his buyback at €13 million (Net €1 million loss)
I can only assume that if he impresses enough at AC, then he'll be sold to them at some bargain price of €8-10 million (If we're lucky) or he'll be shipped elsewhere - although it sounds like he loves it there...I just don't see his return very likely any longer which contrasts to what I initially believed/hoped...I knew he was never going to be bought out completely as the terms of the initial deal made it extremely improbable (Unless he became a world class talent) but I assumed he'd get the seasoning he needed and come back with oodles of confidence & improved game...That doesn't look to be the case, far from it - he looks no better than when he was shipped out, still
And a cautionary tale for other cantera kids by the coaching staff, I'm sure...They won't rush anyone anymore into the first team unless they are uber ready