Tierney Returns Home: Celtic Boss Confirms Defender’s Summer Move
In a shock turn of events, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Scotland international left-back Kieran Tierney has re-joined the Hoops from Arsenal on a permanent transfer in the summer. The news comes as a significant boost to the Scottish giants, who had seen their fan-favorite player leave for the Premier League last year.
Tierney, who joined Arsenal from Celtic in 2019 for a reported £25 million fee, struggled to make an impact at the Emirates Stadium, making only 21 appearances in his first season with the Gunners. Despite being just 22 years old, the left-back had already accumulated an impressive collection of honors during his time at Celtic, including seven Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups, and two Scottish League Cups.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed his delight at reuniting with Tierney, who he praised for his tireless work rate, attacking flair, and ability to provide width down the left flank. "I’m absolutely delighted to have Kieran back at Celtic Park," Rodgers said. "He’s a special player with incredible energy and pace. He’ll be a fantastic addition to our squad and will bring a lot of excitement and passion to our fans."
The re-signing of Tierney marks a major coup for Celtic, who had seen their title defense falter last season. With the likes of Odsonne Édouard, Ryan Christie, and Callum McGregor already at the manager’s disposal, the Hoops are shaping up to be serious contenders for the Scottish Premiership once again.
While Arsenal will no doubt be disappointed to lose the talented defender, the club will likely benefit from the deal financially. With Tierney struggling to establish himself as a regular starter at the Emirates, it’s likely that Arsenal will pocket a significant sum for the defender, potentially offsetting the financial impact of losing another key player.
For Celtic, the return of Tierney will be seen as a significant boost to the club’s aspirations, both domestically and in European competitions. The Scottish giants have enjoyed a renaissance under Rodgers’ management, and the re-signing of their former favorite son will only serve to increase excitement among the fans.
The move is also likely to be a major coup for Celtic’s new sporting director, Nick Hammond, who had reportedly been tracking Tierney’s progress at Arsenal and had made an approach to sign the defender back in January.
As the summer transfer window draws to a close, the news of Tierney’s return will be seen as a significant boost to Celtic’s chances of retaining their title. With the likes of Tierney, Édouard, and Christie already on board, Rodgers’ men are shaping up to be one of the strongest teams in Scotland.
