Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero insists he is happy at the "best club in the world" despite a lack of regular minutes, but admits that he never intended to serve in a backup capacity when he joined the club.
Speaking ahead of United's Europa League clash at home to AZ on Thursday, Romero confessed that it's "not easy" being a second choice 'keeper, but he is determined to keep working hard for a place in the team.
"It’s not easy. But I work every day for this chance to play and then I am ready when it comes," Romero told a press conference.
"In the last four years, I was in a difficult situation. I work every day for the chance and if I have my chance I try to do my best.
"I work hard and I am at the best club in the world. I said I wanted to play for United one day when I was younger and now I worked to get my chance.
"When I got the chance to come to United I knew I accepted that I would be playing a few games but when you get the chance to wear this shirt it’s a dream come true.
"It was never the intention to be second choice."
Lee Grant started ahead of Romero in United's last European outing, which they lost 2-1 away at Astana.
The Argentine will be in contention to return to Solskjaer's line up against his former employers AZ, with the Red Devils needing a win or a draw to secure top spot in Group L.
United are due to host Everton at Old Trafford three days later, with five points currently separating them and fourth-place Chelsea in the Premier League standings.