Robbie Fowler claimed today that his shock decision to leave Anfield was motivated by a need to play more matches.
The striker, idolised by the Anfield faithful, has found himself third-choice behind Michael Owen and Emile Heskey.
And, after a series of disputes with management staff - including his public spat with Phil Thompson in September which resulted in him being dropped from the first team - he has chosen to move on.
"It was always going to be a difficult decision to leave Liverpool because, even if I have my reasons, the fans there were a powerful reason for me to stay," he told The Mirror.
"But Leeds are a great club and the chance to be part of what is happening at Elland Road was too good to miss, particularly under the current circumstances.
"Nobody leaves Liverpool lightly but there were a lot of considerations in my decision.
"Like every footballer, I just want to play and I want the chance to be part of things.
"I'm not interested in recriminations but I think this is the best thing now for me and for Liverpool."
Leeds boss David O'Leary is likely to get his man within the next 24 hours for around Stg£11million.
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