I mean that was clearly some bookkeeping magic, but I get your point. How was he so highly thought of at any point? He seems like he doesnt take football too serious, maybe he just stopped working.
His spirit is always present. Even when he was gone, the players kept on to his will and jihadied sarri and Pirlo all season until they were out. Now we come full circle and Max holds all the power. What a 4d chess move