Kylian Mbappe has said he understands if Monaco fans feel let down by his big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe's uncertain future was one of the stories of the summer as Europe's top clubs scrambled to sign the talented French forward.
But PSG won the race for the 18-year-old, who has joined the club on a season-long loan deal, with the Parisians due to make the transfer permanent next summer.
They will pay Monaco £200 million for Mbappe, but even the astronomical fee may not ease the disappointment of his former fans.
Mbappe directed a message on Twitter to Monaco's supporters on Monday.
À MES AMIS MONÉGASQUES 🇮🇩👍🏽 pic.twitter.com/c33n6Q9adh
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) September 4, 2017
"I just wanted to thank you for all the love you gave me during our time together. Never have I been shown such affection, support, and strength,'' Mbappe wrote.
"I know that some of you do not understand my choice and that a feeling of anger is born in you, I understand.
"I also understand some whistles during our last [game], because false information circulated throughout the 'soap opera Mbappe.'
"I have not changed, my entourage has not changed, our values remain the same: humility, simplicity and respect.
"One thing is for sure: you can be angry, hate or even whistle but you can never stop me from loving you because the truth is there, I love you.''