I get why fans are angry and disappointed but given what Merrin and his partner went thru last year i understand why they want to be back home. He could have handled it better looking from the outside in.
Merrin was an outstanding playee in a terrible team so its a big blow to lose him and it will be difficult to replace such quality but playets come and go and if hes not fully committed lets get somebody in who is or give a youngster the opportunity.
Id like to raise another point and thats the fans constantly watching his partners instagram and working out if they are going or staying by what she buys. All seems weird to me.