Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe wanted to say goodbye to his former team-mate and friend Marco Verratti, following his move to Qatar’s Al Arabi.

Paris Saint-Germain and Al Arabi confirmed Marco Verratti’s transfer to Qatar on Wednesday. Minutes later, Kylian Mbappe wanted to say goodbye to the Italian on social media.

“An exceptional player and an exceptional person. To have had the privilege of being by your side all these years has been a huge pleasure,” the striker posted in an Instagram story.

Mbappe and Verratti have shared dressing room for the past five years, since the striker joined PSG from Monaco. Verratti has been at the Parisian club for 11 years.

“Your time here will never be forgotten or overlooked. One of the best players I have ever seen. Thank you my friend, you will be missed,” he said.