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."