Oleksandr Zinchenko is latest Manchester City stalwart to walk out the Etihad Stadium doors, completing a £30 million transfer to Arsenal earlier today.
After six years in East Manchester, the Ukraine international has decided now is the right time to seek a new challenge and regular first-team football.
Despite becoming a crucial member of Pep Guardiola's squad, Zinchenko was not always guaranteed a regular spot in the starting XI.
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The flying form of Joao Cancelo at left-back made it next-to impossible for the 25-year-old to break back into the team and ended up only making 15 Premier League appearances last season.
Re-united with former City assistant coach, Mikel Arteta, Zinchenko is expected to be utilised in his more natural central midfield role - seen regularly with the Ukraine National Team.
Ahead of his move to the Emirates, the midfielder-turned-full-back has spoke to the club's official website for the final time on a multitude of topics.
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Visibly emotional, it is clear to see Zinchenko shares a close bond with the Sky Blue supporters and wanted to pay tribute to them in the best way he could.
At the beginning of the year, the world were stunned by Russia's invasion of Ukraine - Zinchenko's home country.
The club and the rest of the footballing world rallied around all Ukrainians - including Zinchenko - and it is something he says he will never forget.
“Without this support I don’t know what I could do," he said.
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"I’ve never been in this situation and all Ukrainians have never been in this situation. But that’s the thing, I said many times in the past already that, in this case, we need to stick together and win together.”
On the final day, after winning his fourth Premier League title in the most dramatic fashion, Zinchenko enjoyed an emotional moment in front of the Etihad faithful.
Stood with teary eyes in front of the South Stand, the Ukrainian wrapped his countries flag around the trophy and was quickly embraced by his teammates.
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He told Sky Sports afterwards that he 'would die' for the supporters and it is clear that level of love has left a lasting impact on his life.
Giving his final message to the City supporters, Zinchenko did not hold back his own emotion.
“I would like to say a massive thanks for the support that I have received during all these years," he continued.
"You are fantastic, you are unbelievable and you deserve the best. So I wish you all the best and keep supporting your club like you’re doing and and everything will be good.
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"I love you so much,” the left-back concluded.
Topics: Manchester City, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Premier League, Arsenal, Manchester City Transfer News & Rumours
Harry Siddall