Because while he may realise he's not good enough for a top PL side, he probably thought he'd be good enough to do well in any Championship side, and be one of the first names on the team sheet.The irony is, if you are so frustrated at not getting first team football, why not go somewhere you are guaranteed to get regular games in your favoured central position. Not occasional games out wide. It makes no sense. Short term financial gain instead of long term football gain.