Stewart Downing said it was never his wish to leave Liverpool, and hoped a return to form would ensure him an extended stay on Merseyside.
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The England international failed to cement his place in the first team at Anfield following his £20million move from Aston Villa in 2011 and was last week told he was free to leave in the January transfer period.
However, a return to form, culminating in his star performance for the Reds in the 4-0 win over Fulham at the weekend, seems to have done enough to convince manager Brendan Rodgers to reconsider the winger's future.
And Downing is hoping for exactly that outcome, saying: "I wanted to stay, I didn't want to leave but it was out of my hands.
"I was out of the team and frustrated and I said if something big came up I'd look at it. We had that conversation and, to be honest, I thought I was on my way in January.
"I was a little bit surprised when he (Rodgers) said I could go. He came in and was pleased with me at the start and then all of a sudden things changed quickly and I could go.
"I don't know who makes that decision but one minute I was being told I was doing well and the next I was told I could go. It was a bit confusing.
"But it is a kick up the backside. I then had nothing to lose as I was going. If it was a gee-up for me then maybe it's worked because the performances are coming now."
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