Zayn Malik has signed a new deal with record company RCA Records, but used the announcement to slam his former band, One Direction.
The 22-year-old singer posted a happy looking photograph of him signing the deal and wrote that he was happy to be doing his own thing from now on.
'I guess I never explained why I left, it was for this moment to be given the opportunity to show you who i really am! #realmusic #RCA !! ... #REALME (sic)'
It was recently revealed Zayn had been dropped from Simon Cowell's Syco record label, which he was under throughout his time in One Direction - he left the band in March.
Simon wished Zayn Well after the signing and said on Twitter: 'We have been working on this for a while and I am pleased to say congratulations to @Zaynmalik on signing with @RCARecords.
'I believe they are the perfect label for @ZaynMalik’s solo career and I am sure whatever they release together will be special.'
A source recently told The Sun: 'It's a big move for Simon because Zayn could have a very successful solo career but his priority absolutely remains the band and this is a big statement on his part.
'Simon has set up a deal that suits Zayn and One Direction. Zayn will stay in the Sony family under a different label and it's totally with Simon Cowell's blessing.
'It was just felt to be a bit difficult to have 1D and Zayn on the same label - and everyone felt it was better for him to be somewhere different.
'Since leaving the band, Zayn has changed management and lawyers so it would kind of make sense for him to work with a new label team.'
It's been a rocky six months for the world's biggest boy band, but despite their differences, bandmates old and new came together to mark One Direction's fifth anniversary on Thursday.
Liam Payne was first to take to Twitter to pay tribute to the group five years after they were put together on The X Factor.
He wrote: 'Wowwwww 5 years 5 boys what an amazing journey I couldn't thank you all ever enough and thank you Louis Niall Harry and zayn for everything.
'Thanks for all the memories boys I love you all.'
While Niall and Harry were also quick to celebrate the milestone on social media, it was only Liam who got a response from a blast from the past - Zayn Malik.
The Bradford-born singerreplied: 'Thanks bro,' followed by a smiley face and a kiss.
Zayn walked away from the band after insisting he wanted to be a 'normal 22-year-old', only to baffle fans by starting work on solo material.
He said at the time: 'My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I'd like to apologise to the fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart.
'I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.'
Meanwhile, he has been involved in a Twitter spat with Louis Tomlinson, who has also brought a scandal to the band's door after it emerged he is reportedly expecting a child with stylist Briana Jungwirth after a brief fling.
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