Smith Loan Spell To Be Extended
Leicester City have today confirmed that they will be taking up the option in January to extend Ryan Smith's loan spell until the end of the season.
The 19-year-old winger has made a huge impact both on and off the field since arriving from Premiership giants Arsenal back in September.
He has so far made eight appearances for the Foxes and helped himself to one goal.
His pace, skill and flair has added a new dimension to the City attack and Smith is delighted that the two clubs have been able to extend his deal at the Walkers Stadium.
The highly-rated teenager said: "I really feel part of everything and not just on the fringes and that's why I am delighted to be staying until the end of the season.
"When I return to Arsenal I want to go back knowing I have done a good job at Leicester.
"But I am not just here to learn. I have come to make an impression."
Manager Craig Levein is also pleased that Smith will remain a City player until the end of the campaign and believes there is still more to come from him.
He added: "We are grateful to Arsenal for allowing us to do the deal.
"Even though he's done well for us so far in games, from what I've seen on the training ground there's still more to come from him.
"I'm not usually a fan of loans without a view to making the deal permanent, but in this case I feel it's justified.
"Obviously Arsenal will reap the rewards in the long run, but for now we're getting the benefits."
