Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero thanks Louis van Gaal

It is a dream come true to don the United jersey, and hopes to continue as the club’s first-choice stopper in goal

NEW Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero says he is thankful to coach Louis van Gaal for handing him a lifeline at Old Trafford.

Despite being Argentina’s number one, Romero left Italian club Sampdoria as a free agent at the end of last season, and admits he found it hard to find a new club before the Red Devils coach came to his aid.

“I am very grateful to Van Gaal. I found it difficult to find a new club, even though I had played well at the World Cup and the Copa America,” Romero told La Nacion.

“I do not have the feeling that I am the undisputed No.1 already, but I do feel a lot of support from the technical staff.

“It is very important for a goalkeeper to feel the support of the coach. You don’t rotate goalkeepers. You either start or have to settle for a spot on the bench. There is no third option. And Van Gaal is giving me the confidence I need,” Romero, who worked under van Gaal earlier in his career at Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, added.

The 28-year-old says it is a dream come true to don the United jersey, and hopes to continue as the club’s first-choice stopper in goal.

“Although I missed part of pre-season, I immediately started playing for the biggest club in the world, because that is what Manchester United are,” he said.

“Playing for United is like a dream come true and I hope it will not end any time soon.” –Kick-off