fully agreed, he's an intelligent man
i have nothing against pirlo. i'm more against wanting him back instantly and the weird pirlo nostalgia. he didn't do great here as a coach. he still can make it and as you said, it wouldn't be a surprise. he just needs a few seasons like he's currently having before taking on a big club again (not that jj has any characteristics of a big club right now, other than its history and wage bill, but you get the point)