Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is pleased with the way his career in Turin has panned out.

He joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2017 after two years on loan at Roma, and following a year as backup he has now become the number one.

“My first thought was that sometimes you have to take a step back to take two forward," Szczesny told BBC Sport.

“When I analysed the situation, it wasn't much of a step back because I knew I was going to play.

“I got 21 games, which is not bad for a second keeper. I also had the opportunity to learn from one of the best in history and I had one year to prepare for the job of replacing him.

“It was the best career opportunity I could ever have.

"I am proud of the way it has worked out. We all have difficult moments in our careers. It is how you react to them that counts. Where I am now hasn't come out of the blue. I have earned it."