Yohan Cabaye says he has no regrets about swapping Paris Saint-Germain for Crystal Palace.
The midfielder joined the Eagles last summer in a bid for play more football after becoming out of favour with the French champions.
Cabaye has flirted with Premier League relegation at Palace this season but insists he is much happier playing regularly than he was winning trophies with PSG on the bench.
"For me the most important thing is the pitch. My target was to enjoy my football and to be happy," the 30-year-old said.
"I was at a big club but just to be on the bench for me is frustrating. Yeah, it was easy for me maybe to stay and win some trophies. It is not the same when you don't play."
Cabaye, though, does have the chance to get his hands on silverware with Palace as he prepares for his first FA Cup final against Manchester United on Saturday.
And Cabaye says the importance of putting in a strong performance at Wembley is not lost on any of his team-mates.
"Maybe the group mentality is different. Yes, all the players now know how important the cup is, to get a trophy," he added.
"We have had a fantastic run, we have beaten four Premier League teams, and now we are in the final. All the players are focused and determined."
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