It's so weird it seems Maldini and Pioli want to keep him for no reason?
No reason?
The club tried to sell him without making a loss, and failed.
That's why he stays.
I'd say it's weird how unappreciated he seems or seemed to have been by the club and Pioli despite fulfilling his role as squad player.
This is a guy who benched Kessie at some point in a defensive mezz'ala role. He was vastly superior to Biglia as CDM in a double pivot system.
He was also preferred ahead of Paqueta as defensive impact sub for Hakan for both CAM and wide midfielder roles.
Those are 4 different roles, that aren't even optimal for him since he's usually the most advanced mid of a mid-3, and yet he outperformed the guys that were signed to become starters.
Sure, that also says something about how badly those 3 performed at those points, but Krunic did well for a backup.
A utility player on 1.1m net.
Why should the club try to get rid of him at all costs?
Keep him even if Baka arrives.