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‘Ready to play well above our level’: Some fans ecstatic as ‘terrific’ Arsenal prospect extends loan deal
Arsenal academy defender Daniel Ballard will spend the remainder of the season away from the Emirates Stadium on loan.
The 21-year-old joined League One side Blackpool on loan in October, initially until January.
On Tuesday, the Seasiders that they reached an agreement with Arsenal to extend his stint until the end of the campaign.
A combination of international duty with Northern Ireland, a controversial red card suspension and squad competition has meant Ballard has made just eight appearances so far.
However, he has been thoroughly impressive when called upon, helping Blackpool keep four clean sheets when on the pitch.
“Daniel plays like a leader, with real character and personality on the pitch,” manager Neil Critchley told the club .
“He’s been terrific to work with and will continue to improve and get better.
“We thank Arsenal for entrusting us with Daniel’s development and now look forward to having him for the second part of the season.”
Here is what some Gunners and Tangerines fans have been saying about the news;
Doing great for us
— BFC1953 (@BFC19531)
Great news, has been very good for us this season. 🍊🍊🍊
— Tangerine 🍊 🍊 🍊 (@tangerinebabe1)
Great start to the window been a rock for us 💪🧡🍊
— Jonny Burke (@jonnyb7713)
GET INNN
— jay (@j4yc_bfc)
YESSSSSSSSS
— Daniel · (@blackpoolfc04)
Great news that, he’s more than ready to play well above our level
— Sean McGinlay (@seanmcsport)
Ballard staying is as good as a new signing
— Dan Franks (@DanielFranks85)
Ballard has not only proven himself for Blackpool, but also shone during the last international break, earning two consecutive 9/10s for his displays against and in the Nations League.
He’s certainly making a lot of progress and, come the summer, Mikel Arteta will have some food for thought in terms of who he could potentially promote to the senior squad.