On the official page of the group in Facebook Zayn Malik left the following content:
"My life with One Direction turned out to be more than a dream. But, five years later, I feel that the correct time has come to leave the group. I would like to apologize to the fans if I led them, but I have to do what I think is right. I am leaving, because I want to be a normal 22-year-old man who can relax and enjoy a private life outside the light of sophods. I know that now I have four friends for life - Louis, Liam, Harry and Nay. I know that they will continue to be the best group in the world. "
But what other members of the group wrote in their official statement:
"After five wonderful years, Zayn Malik decided to leave One Direction. Nay, Harry, Liam and Louis will continue to perform in four times and are looking forward to the remaining concerts in the world's round tour and record of the fifth album, which will be released later this year. "
"We are very sorry that Zayn leaves, but we fully respect His decisions and wish him all the best in the future. The last five years were incredible, we passed through a lot together, so we will always be friends. "