Krystian Bielik joins Charlton Athletic on loan from Arsenal
By Art de Roché
Last Updated: 16/08/18 1:11pm
Krystian Bielik has joined Sky Bet League One side Charlton Athletic from Arsenal on a season-long loan.
The 20-year-old has been at The Emirates since January 2015 after signing from Legia Warsaw for £2m.
Since his move to Arsenal, however, he has made just two first-team appearances, both coming in League Cup games.
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The Poland Under-19 international was loaned to Birmingham City at the back end of the 2016-17 season where he made 10 Championship appearances to help them avoid relegation.
Bielik also had a spell at Walsall earlier this year but failed to make an appearance due to injury.
Addicks manager Lee Bowyer says Bielik's versatility will make him a great addition to the squad, as the Pole can play in both defence and midfield.
He told the club's website: "He is someone that can protect the back four. He's good on the ball, strong and he's someone that can fill in at centre-half as well.
"He's obviously good on the ball, you don't play for Arsenal unless you can play, so I know he's going to be another great addition to the squad."
2:16 After two games in the League One, Charlton currently sit 11th having lost to Sunderland on the opening day and having beaten Shrewsbury Town 2-1 last weekend.
