Schalke outcast Kevin Boateng wishes 'little brother' El Shaarawy well after completing Monaco loan move

Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has wished ‘little brother’ Stephan El Shaarawy well following his move to  French side Monaco.

The 22-year-old has signed a one-year loan deal from AC Milan with an option to buy at the end of the season.

The Italian passed a medical with the French club on Monday with Monaco expected to pay Milan a €16 million fee.

And Boateng, who played alongside Shaarawy has hailed his move to the French side.

"Good luck little brother @OfficialEl92...New mission for you at Monaco!!! ???? he tweeted.

According to reports, the option will become mandatory after the striker plays a certain number of games for his new club, with El Shaarawy agreeing to a five-year deal worth €3m per season.

Boateng is on a lookout for a new club after he was frozen out at German outfit Schalke.