New loan signing Greg Cundle is open to staying at Maidstone beyond his initial one-month deal - if it’s right for all parties.

Cundle has joined the Stones from Ebbsfleet in a bid to play regular football, making his debut in the 3-3 draw at Bath City on Tuesday night.

The former Gillingham youngster has been out of the side at National League strugglers Fleet and doesn’t appear to be in boss Harry Watling’s immediate plans.

He was made available for loan last week and chose Maidstone over several other National League South clubs.

“The loan is initially for a month but we’re going to see how I go,” said Cundle, who plays out wide or down the middle.

“If I’m enjoying it and it works for everyone for me to stay, I’m happy to stay.

“First and foremost, it’s about getting games and trying to score some goals to help the team.

“If it’s right to continue into December and into the new year, I’d be happy to do that.

“There’s been a conversation with the manager at Ebbsfleet.

“I think for the time being I’m not in his immediate plans but whether that could change with games, and him watching me, that’s something we’ll have to see.”

Cundle is in his fifth season at Ebbsfleet, winning National League South under Dennis Kutrieb in 2023.

He joined as a striker but was converted to a left-wing-back by Kutrieb, a role he flourished in, scoring 12 goals in their title campaign.

The 27-year-old met Stones boss George Elokobi at the end of last week, trained for the first time on Monday and went straight into the team at Bath.

He’s seen first-hand the passion of the Maidstone fans and is looking forward to playing in front of them.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been on the right end of a result against Maidstone,” said Cundle.

“I’ve always found it a tough place to go.

“When I went with Ebbsfleet, we lost 4-0 and that night it was a tough game.

“Obviously the team were doing well but the fans really got behind them and every time I’ve been there that’s always been the case.

“This year we lost 3-0 in the FA Cup, I was on the bench, I wasn’t directly involved, but I saw how much the fans got behind the team and it does help.”

Cundle is used to going out on loan from his time at Gillingham.

He had spells with several non-league clubs while coming through the ranks at Priestfield.

That will stand him in good stead at Maidstone.

“I did my fair share of loans as a young pro at Gillingham,” he said.

“I haven’t had that experience in a while, since I’ve been at Ebbsfleet, but I know what to expect.

“I know it’s important to make a first impression on the team and the staff and I’ll be looking to do that.”

Cundle’s versatility could prove useful in his stay at Maidstone.

He considers himself a wide player these days but is more than capable of contributing centrally.

“The last few years at Ebbsfleet, I’ve been playing wide left,” said Cundle.

“I think that’s where I’m most comfortable, and that’s where I see myself playing, but I’m comfortable in central areas as well.

“When I first came in at Ebbsfleet, we were playing a 4-3-3 and I wasn’t in the team.

“I came back from an injury and we’d gone to a 3-5-2 and Dennis put me at left-wing-back and it clicked.

“It worked really well for the whole time Dennis was there. It was new to me playing as a wing-back but I managed to get hold of it and enjoyed it.

“The defensive side took a bit of learning because I’d never played as a defender.

“You need to be fit, you need to be switched on, and the more I did it, the more comfortable I got.”

Maidstone visit Salisbury on Saturday (3pm) and host Eastbourne on Tuesday (7.45pm).