Celtic have secured an agreement with Arsenal to bring Kieran Tierney back to Parkhead on loan, with an option to buy, in what promises to be an emotional homecoming for the Scottish left-back.
According to The Daily Record, Tierney has already agreed to a pre-contract arrangement with Celtic, as his current deal with Arsenal is set to expire in the summer. The 26-year-old defender, who left the Hoops for the Gunners in 2019 for a then-record £25 million, is now poised to return to his boyhood club.
Celtic, eager to strengthen their defensive ranks, pushed for Tierney’s return as a key signing to bolster their squad for domestic and European ambitions. The Scottish champions see his experience and leadership as crucial in their push for further success.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, addressing the situation at the conclusion of the winter transfer window, reiterated his stance that any player not fully committed to Arsenal would not feature for the club. While Tierney has remained professional, his limited game time at the Emirates this season made a move inevitable.
Tierney himself has spoken of his excitement about the return, stating:
“Celtic is my home, and I’ve always had the club in my heart. I’m delighted to be back and will give everything to help the team succeed.”
His return will be met with great enthusiasm from Celtic supporters, who have long hoped to see one of their own don the green and white hoops once again.
