Relax, folks. Nobody knows what he'll make - more rumors. Let's wait and see. He does deserve more than 1M, IMO.
No, he's not worth as much as Chiello. However, I would argue that in most big clubs, Chiello would be making more than 2.5M (regardless of how this season comes across, the guy is quality and has been recognized as such with some hardware), so that's a hard number. I think 2M would be just about right for Marchisio. Wouldn't limit our ability to move him if necessary, and if he outperforms it, Juve could renegotiate later.
He has assist/goal every 400 minute. Is that good?
Aquilani is bashed week after week but he's more productive, not much but he is. Yet Marchisio is being hailed for not showing up for 60 minutes in so many matches.
Aquilani makes over 3M, we still owe 16M on him, and he's not ours. I know you don't think Aquilani is giving us 3X Marchisio's production.
I also think that if you look at both threads, you'll find more hate here than on Aqua's (more love too).