Manchester United goalkeeper grateful to Louis van Gaal

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero says he is thankful to coach Louis van Gaal for giving him the opportunity to play for the Old Trafford based side.

The Argentine goalkeeper was signed this summer from Sampdoria and was trust straight int action following the relegation of want-away David de Gea to the bench.

"Playing for United is a dream and if God helps me this dream will never end," the 28-year-old is quoted to say by Argentine daily La Nacion.

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'As I have been saying, I have to thank Van Gaal for trusting me. Although I had not done a pre-season, I started playing for the biggest club in the world.

"It's important for a goalkeeper to have this support because there is no rotation between goalkeepers - a goalkeeper starts or he is benched. They are the only two choices - there is not a third one."

De Gea is set to remain at Manchester United after his deadline day move to Real Madrid collapsed.

Read: David de Gea to remain at Manchester United

Romero is however hopeful that Van Gaal will continue to trust him with the the goalkeeping duties.

"Let me tell you, I don't think that the goalkeeper spot in United is already mine. I do know that I have a huge support from Van Gaal and his staff," Romero said.

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