HAL Robson-Kanu has taken to social media to thank Reading FC fans for their backing after signing for West Bromwich Albion on transfer deadline day.
Robson-Kanu received stinging criticism from Royals supporters for claiming that leaving his contract run down with the club was the 'best decision of my life.'
Robson-Kanu progressed through Reading's Academy sides to the first-team, but had no desire to sign a new deal when his old one expired at the end of last season.
He spent 12 years with the Royals, making 247 appearances and scoring 30 goals.
The 27-year-old went to Euro 2016 with Wales as a free agent, only to score the goal of the tournament in a 3-1 win against Belgium as Chris Coleman's side reached the semi-finals.
Robson-Kanu's exploits in France put him firmly in the shop window and, with a number of options available, he penned a three-year deal at Premier League West Brom yesterday afternoon.
The Acton-born forward is reuinited with ex-Reading director of football, Nick Hammond, who now fulfills a similar role at The Hawthorns.
Robson-Kanu tweeted: "ReadingFC and all of the supporters - thank you for helping me achieve my dreams during my 12 years of service."
@ReadingFC and all of the supporters- thank you for helping me achieve my dreams during my 12 years of service. ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/jY7lya1P2r
— Hal Robson-Kanu (@RobsonKanu) 31 August 2016
However, Robson-Kanu's message has not gone too well with many Reading fans on social media.
Below is a selection of fans' comments following Robson-Kanu's comments:
@RobsonKanu @ReadingFC tarnished ur exit with what u said, we liked u here and u spent ur whole career with us. All the best tho, good luck
— Tom Brice (@tbrice94) 1 September 2016
@RobsonKanu @ReadingFC I didn't like the way you conducted your exit, however, respect the thanks, and may you achieve your goals Hal, 👍🏻✌🏻️
— Kieran (@KieranMorris15) 1 September 2016
@RobsonKanu @ReadingFC 'best decision of my life'
— Matthew (@MatthewGrist1) 31 August 2016
@RobsonKanu @charles_watts @ReadingFC I just hope you won't end up as a bench warmer for the most one dimensional premier league side!
— Joycey (@joyceyroyal) 1 September 2016
@RobsonKanu @ReadingFC Good luck Hal. You have been great for Reading and deserve this. Thanks for your hard work. 😎
— AuditChair (@BobBeveridge1) 1 September 2016
Meanwhile, Royals fans are also up in arms after the club was fined £5,000 by the FA earlier today.
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