Augsburg forward Ricardo Pepi says the decision to reject bigger teams was not a problem.

The 19-year-old signed from FC Dallas in January, but has not enjoyed the best of times in the Bundesliga so far this year.

The United States star is struggling for his best form, while his team may even be relegated this season.

Despite rejecting the likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich, Pepi is delighted with his decision to join Augsburg.

"We got on call with Augsburg, they told us our plan for and that they wanted to develop me as a player, they thought Augsburg was the next step for me in my career," he said on the 433 podcast.

"I talked to my circle and they told me: 'It's a very risky decision because you're at a good moment with FC Dallas and you're comfortable here.

"I've always told them that I don't like being comfortable, I like being pushed to the limit. I know it will take a long time to adapt to the moment, adapt to the club and I'm going to do that as fast as I can, but those are decisions that are life-changing decisions.

"You come here and do good at the club and you start getting noticed by a lot of people and a lot of teams.

"It was a big decision, and I feel like at the moment it's one of the best decisions I've made."