Yasser Larouci has explained leaving Liverpool for Troyes this week.

The 20-year-old informed the club 12 months ago that he wouldn't extend his Anfield stay and, despite attempts to persuade him to change his mind and remain at the club, has now made the move to the Ligue 1 side, who are owned by the City Football Group that controls Manchester City.

Larouci posted to social media: "Playing regularly has always been my principal objective.

"I decided against extending my contract at Liverpool as it was clear that there would be limited opportunities to play regularly in the first team in the immediate future.

"It is important nevertheless to acknowledge the support I received at the club particularly from Jurgen Klopp who was pivotal in me taking my first steps as a professional."