Officially transferred to Al-Arabi this Wednesday, Marco Verratti received a friendly message from Kylian Mbappé, his now-former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain.

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Marco Verratti’s departure from PSG, officially confirmed on Wednesday, marks the end of an era at PSG. The Italian midfielder has joined Al-Arabi after spending 11 years in France, including 6 alongside Kylian Mbappé, according to L’Equipe.

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Touched by the news, the French striker posted a heartfelt message for his now ex-teammate on his Instagram account. “A remarkable player and an exceptional person,” begins Mbappé’s text alongside a photo of the two players. “Having the privilege of being by your side all these years has been an immense pleasure.

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Your time here will never be forgotten or overlooked. One of the best players I’ve had the chance to witness. THANK YOU, my friend, I will miss you greatly,” the forward continues by sharing PSG’s tribute to Verratti and his impressive list of 30 titles.