James Rodriguez has taken to Instagram to thank Everton fans after leaving the Toffees for Al-Rayyan on Wednesday.
The Colombian ended the speculation over his long-term future at the club by signing with the Qatari side after missing all of Everton's fixtures so far this season.
Everton wanted to use Rodriguez as a makeweight in a deal to sign Porto winger Luis Diaz but were unable to reach an agreement with his former club.
Instead, Rodriguez joins Al-Rayyan for an undisclosed fee.
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His exit means Everton fans never watched Rodriguez in the flesh at Goodison Park and the former Real Madrid winger expressed his regret with a message to supporters on Instagram.
The Colombian said: "I want to thank my teammates, who welcomed me well, I wish them the best and I also want to thank Everton fans.
"A pity not to have played in Goodison Park with you, it would have been very nice.
"I always tried to give my best and I always wanted to win , that is my mentality. I wish you all the best. JR10."
Rodriguez exit means Everton have shifted a significant amount from their wage bill which opens up the possibility for signings in January.
Former Tottenham defender Serge Aurier remains a free agent and could still be signed despite the transfer window closing.
Everton ECHO correspondent Phil Kirkbride said: "Theoretically, yes. Not sure Aurier is one the club are actively chasing. His name has been discussed mind you."
