Guilherme Montoia is ready and raring to go for his big Norwich City opportunity whenever it arrives - with both senior left-backs out of contract come the summer. 

The Portuguese international has impressed for City's U21s this season and is highly rated at Carrow Road since making a summer move from Benfica. 

Montoia is waiting in the wings whilst Sam McCallum and Dimi Giannoulis continue their work in David Wagner's first team, knowing they are both out of contract in the summer with no talks having been held so far. 

Should Norwich elect not to renew their current deals, that could present a chance for Montoia in the first team next season, and the 20-year-old is ready to grasp that opportunity if it arrives in the coming months. 

"I can't lie, it is (my target), but let's see. Life and football change fast, so we never know, but I try to work towards it every day," Montoia told the Pink Un. 

"There is always an opportunity for all of us as long as we're prepared. We're all prepared to take the next step if needed, so it's not just me but everyone. (The history of playing youth) was a major factor for me in joining the club.

"I really believe in the process that the club has for young players and the academy - it's a great club, and the atmosphere inside the academy is great."

Montoia formed part of City's recruitment drive that brought a host of young talent to the club last summer alongside the likes of Emmanuel Adeboyega, Vicente Reyes and Daniel Ogwuru. 

The defender feels that a change in culture and playing style has aided his development both on and off the pitch. 

"It's a different country and type of game, but I'm adapting really well. I feel at home," the Portuguese full back said.

"Back in Portugal, I was with a team that always had the ball. Here it is more of a transition game and is more physical. It is more difficult.

"I feel like I'm a much more attacking full back and more aggressive now. I still feel that I can progress a lot more."