Cesc Fabregas says the presence of former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry was one of the main reasons why he decided to join Monaco - only to see him sacked two weeks later.
Fabregas signed a three-and-a-half-year-deal with the principality club on January 11 after struggling for regular first-team action at Chelsea.
However, Fabregas would get to play just three games under the former France striker before his departure.
Henry was initially suspended by Monaco last Thursday, before his sacking was confirmed 24 hours later.
Leonardo Jardim – who Henry succeeded in October – was then re-appointed in his place.