[article]Xherdan Shaqiri says it was his call to stay with Liverpool.
Shaqiri, who is under contract at Anfield until 2023, elected to stay and fight for his place, a decision he hopes will end constant questions over his long-term future on Merseyside.
"We are here to play an international game and I don't want to talk too much about Liverpool because this is a good game and we must not forget it," a snappy Shaqiri told reporters ahead of Tuesday night's Nations League game against Germany.
"We are playing against Germany, a good team. So I would love to answer more questions about Germany or about the international match.
"Sure, in football there is always speculation and the players think about their situations. That is completely normal.
"And of course, I have also thought about it, that is completely normal. But in the end I decided to stay there. The transfer window is now closed.
"Now I will go back to training with the team after these international matches and try to continue to perform well, which I have already proven a few times, also at Liverpool. And that is my goal."[/article]