One top season in his career though. After the loan he’ll be 30. Not a great investment.
He just turned 28. 417 club apps with 99 goals, 61 Brazil apps with 17 goals, that's pretty good for an attacking midfielder. The fee Barca paid was insane, he was never worth that and he'll always be judged by that. I agree it doesn't seem like a great investment, he's a good player.