Monaco's reputation for developing young talent convinced teenage Italian sensation Pietro Pellegri to join the reigning Ligue 1 champions.
The 16-year-old completed a €25 million move from Genoa to Stade Louis II last month despite reports of interest from Serie A giants Juventus.
Pellegri looked on in admiration as Leonardo Jardim's youthful side swept to the French title and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season.
Although much of that vibrant team dispersed during the close-season transfer market, the young striker is motivated by following in the footsteps of Kylian Mbappe.
"I chose this project because they believe a lot in young people and they give them the opportunity to show their qualities," Pellegri told Corriere dello Sport.