MATTY Daly is aiming to carry on where he left off after becoming City’s third January capture.

The Huddersfield attacking midfielder has joined on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old arrives at Valley Parade in good form, having played 27 games for Hartlepool in the first half of the League Two campaign and scored seven times.

Former England youth international Daly said: “It feels great to be here. I am really glad to get it over the line and hope we can step forward now with everything in the league, and in the games coming up.

“I really needed the experience at Hartlepool. With it being my first loan, it has made me a better player, and hopefully now I can take that to the next level here.

“I have trained already and it was at a real high intensity. The standard was up there, I enjoyed it and it has been a good first day for me.

“My game is about goals and assists, and that is what the gaffer wants from me, getting in the box. Hopefully, I can do that and help the team be successful this season.”

Daly began his career in the Everton academy before signing for Huddersfield in 2015. He made his Premier League debut in April 2019 and scored his first goal for the club against Charlton later that year.

Daly, who will wear the number 25 shirt, was in the Hartlepool side that won 3-1 at Valley Parade in October – City’s only league loss at home.

Boss Derek Adams said: “Matty is a player we have been tracking for a while.

“He was on our list and we have monitored him during his spell on loan at Hartlepool United, so it is great to have him arrive.

“We have been looking for midfield players to bring in who can contribute with goals and assists, and we are confident in Matty’s ability to do this, alongside fellow loan signings Dion Pereira and Jamie Walker.

“He is very attack minded, with seven goals from midfield so far this season, and can play in a number of different positions.

“Matty has played professionally in the Premier League for Huddersfield Town and we are glad they have decided Bradford City is the best place for him to continue his development.

“Hopefully, he can continue to kick on and be a success for us.”