United goalkeeper Eirik Holmen Johansen was delighted that the Iron and Manchester City agreed to extend his stay at Glanford Park.
The Norwegian shot-stopper has played five matches for the North Lincolnshire outfit since his arrival in March and he will remain with the club until the end of the season.Johansen, who has represented his country at various different levels, has played every game for the Iron since he joined and he is hopeful of turning out more regularly for Brian Laws' side.
He told The Iron Player that the style of football at Scunthorpe is completely different to that at the Premier League Champions.
He said: "This is men's football whereas I am used to playing in the under-21s so it is a totally different game. The points mean a lot more in this football and we are playing to avoid relegation rather than just ending up somewhere that does not really matter."
The 20-year-old goalkeeper was pleased that the move has resulting in him getting his first taste of professional football.
"That was the whole point of coming to Scunthorpe so I am delighted that I have been able to get some games under my belt and I am over the moon that I have seen my loan spell here extended by another five games," he added.
"Even though we have not been winning as many matches as what I would have hoped I have really enjoyed my time with the club."
The 6ft 7in goalkeeper believes recent performances have not been credited with the results that they have warranted.
Despite only picking up one victory during his time with the club, the Tonsberg-born custodian feels they should have acclimatised more points.
He said: "I thought we deserved at least a point from the game against Bournemouth. We put in a good performance, it was a really even game and I had very little to do throughout.
"It is always going to be hard when you concede an early goal against a side that are second in the league. The first 10 or 15 minutes you have to keep a clean sheet and get a foot in the game so it is always disappointing to concede in the manner that we did."
Johansen added: "It was nice to get the win in the match against Leyton Orient. Ultimately I was looking to keep a clean sheet but again it did not happen so it will be something that I will be hoping to do again this weekend. I was pretty pleased of my performances."
Even though the young City prospect has been feeling a regular since his arrival at the club he admitted he has not really had much opportunity to prove himself to the supporters.
He stated: "I have not really had that much to do in the games except against Leyton Orient so it has been a little bit frustrating so when you concede goals. As a goalkeeper you always want something to do so you can prove yourself to people that are watching you and up to press I have had very few chances to actually do that."
This weekend sees Johansen return to a ground he has previous experience of after he was an unused substitute for Manchester City's youth side several years ago in the Youth Cup.
Despite Johansen, who has been with Manchester City for the last five years, not playing at Deepdale turf the last time he visited the Lancashire club he knows how intimidating it can be when playing away at a big club.
He said: "I have been there once before when I went with Manchester City in the FA Youth Cup a couple of years ago. It is a nice stadium and I believe it will be a good game and a chance for us to get some points on the board.
"It is always going to be a tough game. The hardest teams to play are not always them that are trying to get promotion or avoid relegation.
"The ones in the middle of the table can play without pressure so it all depends on how the game pans out. I definitely think it will be a chance for us to get three points."
The Norwegian added: "Hopefully I can really make a difference in making sure that Scunthorpe United stay up this season.
"The club has given me a really good chance and I would like to repay the fans and the club for letting me come and develop as a player."
The United coaching staff have an impressive relationship with their counterparts at the Etihad Stadium and Johansen has been keen to pass on knowledge given to him from his parent club to his fellow Iron players.
"One of the video analysts at City now originally came from Scunthorpe so there is a good relationship between the two clubs and everything I learn I take into the discussions and share them with the two goalkeepers here," he stated.
United's number 26, who is still yet to make his full international debut, believes there is no better club for him to start his career at than Roberto Mancini's side.
It is not just because of the coaching staff at the club, but Johansen also said it is a privilege to train and work alongside some of the best shot stoppers in the world.
"I have learnt a lot from Joe Hart," he continued.
"Ultimately he is England's number one and probably one of the best goalkeepers in the world so it is always going to be a great learning curve when you are training alongside England's number one and Romania's number one.
"It is a great experience and club to start you career at."
With the young Norwegian prospect currently away from the club he admitted that his parent club are always showing a keen interest on his progress.
He said: "They have looked at all of the games, but they do have a lot of players out on loan and away from the club so it is hard for them to keep a look on every single player but I have spoke to the goalkeeper coaches a lot and they are always keeping a tab on me."
Johansen believes he has significantly benefitted from the move to Glanford Park as he is finally getting to experience competitive league football.
The 'keeper, who first played football for Norwegian side Teie, insists he is learning a different side to the game with the League One club.
He said: "Even in the short space of time that I have been here I have learnt quite a lot. There are different aspects of the game here than what I am used to and it has been really good experience for me."
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