Charlton Athletic have signed Arsenal ace Krystian Bielik on a season-long loan, reports have revealed.

The Polish centre-back has previously spent time at Birmingham and Walsall on loan, though the latter spell was disrupted by a shoulder injury.

Bielik will add much-needed defensive cover to Lee Bowyer’s squad, as Charlton have been unable to name a full compliment of substitutes in either of their first two League One matches.

He said on the BBC website: “It’s a big stadium, a massive stadium, I didn’t know [how big the stadium was]. It looks good and I’m looking forward to playing at this stadium and doing my best here.

“I want to show everyone that I can play football. It’s a good opportunity for me to play here because I know people are going to watch me and I’m under pressure. That’s what I like, I want to do my best.”

Here is what we think about the deal.

Bielik is one of those hungry, talented players that Arsene Wenger brought to the club and hoped would one day turn into a big player for Arsenal, and at just 20-years old Bielik has the opportunity to one day fulfil that potential.

Although he would have loved to stay and fight for a place in Unai Emery’s team this season, he simply isn’t ready and heading out to a decent sized club like Charlton will give him great experience at a decent level.

He has a long future ahead of him and this deal will go a long way into helping his development, it is a great bit of business by all involved.