Steven Gerrard insists there's no second thoughts about leaving Liverpool for LA Galaxy.

He has no regrets about turning down Liverpool's offer of a one-year extension prior to announcing his departure in January. He didn't want to stay around and risk becoming a squad player.

"Since I got into the first-team set-up nearly 17 years ago, I've lived my life for Liverpool Football Club," he told the Liverpool Echo.

"I wake up every day wanting success just as much as the fans, I've been that way for an awful long time and it's been a privilege to captain our club. I've loved wearing the armband.

"At the same time, it will be nice to step away from that intensity and take a deep breath, I'll be able to go and enjoy the remaining years of my career without that same level of pressure.

"I'm coming up to the age of 35 now and I'm in the fortunate posit-ion where I can give my family a completely new experience. I can withdraw from Liverpool FC for a while and look in on it.

"I think it's a fantastic opportunity.

"I didn't feel I'd enjoy it as much at Liverpool if I became a squad player or a bit-part player,

"I still have the same attitude and hunger that I've always had. I want to play games from the start and win.

"I still want to challenge for honours. All of that combined means LA Galaxy is the ideal place for the next part of my career."