If it’s obligation at that price it’s terrible.
If it’s loan with option instead of obligation, it’s a very good move. A year to see if he can return to his insanely clutch best from his two years here or ship him off. He was great for us in the last 3-4 months of both his seasons here, so if he can recover that under Pirlo, amazing, if he remains inconsistent and moody as fuck, send him back.