You know something Andy, its not as if he strung two football federations along, waiting for the 1st team to give him a call (Sound Familiar?? Amauri, Anyone??).
This was something that he wanted ever since he was young, I think he has stated that enough times for everyone to hear.
I got news for ya, pal. If I was good enough back when I was playing 25 years ago, I would have done the SAME EXACT THING that he did. He had the same dreams that I did growing up, and if I'm ever blessed with a son, and he can play a mean game of football, I would certainly support that choice, if he were ever lucky enough to have said choice.