​Bayern Munich's Xherdan Shaqiri has admitted that he is disappointed the Bundesliga champions prevented him from leaving when a summer move to Liverpool was a real possibility.

In September, Shaqiri revealed that Liverpool had made a bid prior to the World Cup but Bayern flatly refused to sell. The 23-year-old midfield play-maker has found opportunities hard to come by in Bavaria given that he counts several of the world's best players among his teammates.

He is understandably frustrated with his continued lack of chances and has now hinted to Swiss newspaper Blick that he would perhaps have preferred to move to Anfield and the Premier League rather than stay in Germany.

When asked about the Liverpool transfer that never happened, Shaqiri explained,"It was known that I wanted to do something in the summer."

Shaqiri is 23. He can play on either wing or through middle. His contract ends June 2016. Says it's a "big disappointment" he didn't move. — Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) November 12, 2014

He continued, "After the World Cup I felt that it would be better for me to try something new. I thought of a change and had a lot of requests. Then FC Bayern decided that I must remain."

Shaqiri was also sure to add, "In Munich I also feel very good," but the way he described being made to stay as a "big disappointment" is a telling sign that he would welcome another approach from Liverpool in January.