AS Monaco striker Stephan El Shaarawy admits all ties with AC Milan have been severed.
El Shaarawy recently played his 15th game for them, triggering a clause that obliges the French team to buy him outright.
"It's a formality now, although I'm sorry that the link is cut," he said to Gazzetta dello Sport.
“They were beautiful years, despite the injuries and everything else. I don't forget what I did in 2012, but it was time to change. I'll start again from here.
"There's nothing I'd do differently. I was out for a long time with injuries. I couldn't help it and I was aware of my strength. The injuries in a way made me grow.
"I was in the heart of Milan fans and entered into the hearts of Monaco fans. My relationship with French football is improving and I'm adapting."
Source: tribalfootball.com