Allegri will reinvent Bastian as a player.
His 2013/14 form will return, and it will be glorious. We're talking about a guy who played 500 games for Bayern, who won it all, and who is a leader type with massive experience and skill. And he *just* turned 32, which isnt old, especially for someone who doesnt rely on pace.
This is not guaranteed to end well, but for free + wage cut, why not take the chance? Its either that or sticking with the Hernanes and Marrone backup options at this point. In no way are we splashing on a Matuidi or another expensive midfielder at this stage of the mercato.