Raheem Sterling says he was right to leave Liverpool for Manchester City and has no regrets about the decision.
Sterling, who is part of the England squad that plays Spain in Alicante on Friday, joined City in a £49m move this summer after a protracted transfer saga.
Premier League leaders City will face Liverpool after the international break and Sterling insists his decision to force through a move to the Etihad Stadium was necessary for him to develop as a player.
"I thought [the move to City] at the time was right for me and my heart was saying that is what I should do. That is what I have done and I have no regrets," Sterling said.
"Liverpool and Manchester City are both big football clubs and I am just happy to be where I am - and I am happy with my development at this moment in time. I want to continue my development and win trophies.
"Part of it was my development, trying to get myself better as a player, definitely help my club and definitely help my country in big tournaments."
Sterling has settled in quickly to life at the Etihad and has helped City move to the top of the Premier League despite key duo Sergio Aguero and David Silva missing multiple games through injury.
Sterling, 20, has already scored four league goals and registered two assists and admitted he has taken a lot of confidence from competing with City's world-class talent on a daily basis.
"I go into training every day and see the players of that calibre that I am work with - like Vinny [Vincent Kompany, Sergio [Aguero], David [Silva], Joe [Hart]," Sterling said.
"There is only one thing you can do and that is improve with players like that, who have been around for many years and achieving stuff.
"I'm happy to be top of the league and I've scored in some important games. We've got a good bunch of lads there who've helped me settle in really well.
"I am just happy to be in a squad like that and hopefully I can continue my development and win trophies in the future with the football club."