Tammy Abraham, Alex Mowatt and others react to Karlan Grant's emotional West Brom farewell
Alex Mowatt led the West Bromwich Albion contingent in wishing Karlan Grant the best.
The 28-year-old attacker became a free agent at the end of last season and has now officially confirmed his exit from the Baggies.
Charlton Athletic have signed the 28-year-old on a two-year contract as he returns for his second spell at The Valley.
Grant has ended his six-year stint at The Hawthorns, scoring four goals in 27 Championship appearances last season.
The versatile forward reignited his career in B71 after returning from his loan spell at Cardiff City, becoming a fan favourite.
It's tough to see the Englishman join a Championship rival for free, but he will surely be fondly remembered at the Albion.
What West Brom players have messaged Karlan Grant after exit
Grant shared an emotional farewell on Instagram on 19 July as his switch to Charlton was officially announced.
The forward thanked the supporters as he looked back on his career at The Hawthorns.
"After six years it’s time for me to say goodbye to West Brom," he wrote. "There have been plenty of highs and lows along the way, but I am grateful for every moment and proud to have represented this club.
"The experiences, memories and people I have met during my time here will stay with me forever.
"A special thank you to all the fans for your support throughout my journey. Your passion and support never goes unnoticed and I will always be grateful for that.
"I wish everyone at West Brom nothing but success and all the very best for the future! Thank you, Baggies."
Mowatt was one of the first West Brom players to comment on the attacker's social media post, writing, "What a guy, all the best brother", followed by a blue heart emoji.
Isaac Price and Ousmane Diakite also wished Grant the best for his future, with former Baggies striker Daryl Dike also sending a similar message.
Jake Livermore and Darnell Furlong also shared their support for their ex-teammate while Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham responded with a red heart emoji.
James Morrison has massive dilemma on hands at The Hawthorns
West Brom News have covered the news around Grant's exit from The Hawthorns and they clearly need to be smarter with their recruitment in the coming future.
The Baggies' long-term strategy should be to avoid spending large sums on players who ultimately fail to live up to expectations and then leave for free.
In the short term, James Morrison now needs to figure out what his attack at the Albion will look like next season.
Josh Maja is also a free agent at the moment and could move to a different club soon.
While Barney Stewart and Jimmy-Jay Morgan have arrived at The Hawthorns, the Black Country outfit have lost a lot of experience from their attack.
It's now up to Morrison to decide whether he wants to give the youth a chance in B71 or push for a reliable goalscorer before the transfer window ends.