Rafael is officially on his way to France following his transfer from Manchester United to Lyon.
The Ligue 1 outfit confirmed its agreement with the Brazilian international and announced that Rafael has signed a four-year contract.
Rafael, 25, joins the French side following eight years at Old Trafford where he helped them win eight trophies, including a Champions League crown in 2008.
The right-back took time to thank United moments after his transfer was made official:
Since I signed with the club I lived incredible moments, after all were 8 years wearing the shirt of one of the biggest clubs of the world.
— Rafael da Silva (@orafa2) August 3, 2015
Thank you @ManUtd FC. I also want to thank all employees who always treated me with great affection and gave me greater attention.
— Rafael da Silva (@orafa2) August 3, 2015
He went on to thank legendary United manager Sir Alex Ferguson before setting his sights on the new challenge ahead with Lyon.