Scotland defender Kieran Tierney is on the verge of a return to Celtic, the club where he earned a reputation as one of the best left-backs in Europe. According to British media, Celtic are close to agreeing a pre-contract agreement with Tierney, which would mean he will join the team after his contract with Arsenal expires. However, there is a possibility that he will leave the London club during the January transfer window.
Tierney left Celtic in 2019 to join Arsenal for £25m. However, he failed to establish himself as a regular starter under Mikel Arteta, often only getting a chance from the bench. As a result, speculation about his return to Scotland has become louder, and Celtic, who dominate the domestic championship and perform in the Champions League, want to ensure his arrival as soon as possible.
According to “Sky Sports”, Celtic do not want to wait for the summer to hire Tierney, but are exploring the possibility of bringing him on loan until the end of the season. This option would be ideal for both parties – Arsenal would relieve the salary budget, and Tierney would get the opportunity to play more minutes at the club where he gained the status of a legend.
Although Arsenal fans had high expectations from the Scottish representative, his stay in London was not what many had hoped for. Injuries, tactical changes and the arrival of competition like Oleksandr Zinchenko significantly reduced his playing time.
Tierney is known for his combativeness and distinctive style of play, and fans will also remember him for taking to the field in short sleeves and shorts even in the coldest conditions, showing an unwavering spirit.
Celtic currently dominate the Scottish Premier League and have already won the League Cup, while their Champions League ambitions are high. The return of Tierney would further strengthen the team and enable them to achieve even better results on the European stage.
Whether Tierney will officially return to Celtic this month or wait until the summer remains to be seen. What is certain is that his departure from Arsenal seems inevitable.
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