Kieran Tierney has completed his move to Celtic, with the former Arsenal man signing a five-year deal with the Scottish champions.
The 28-year-old was released by the Gunners this summer after his contract at Emirates Stadium expired. Having played 144 times for the north Londoners since arriving from Celtic in 2019, the left-back now returns to his boyhood club and is reunited with Brendan Rodgers.
Tierney scored against Southampton on the final day of the 2024/25 season and after the match was serenaded by the away supporters at St Mary’s. His move to Celtic was confirmed by the Scottish side on Tuesday.
Speaking to the official Celtic website, Tierney said: “Everybody’s known for a few months and just to be here with the Celtic strip on again just feels amazing. I spoke with the manager, and obviously I had worked with him before and I’ve always kept in touch with him. He’s one of the best so I’m so lucky and grateful that he’s given me the chance to come back again.
“When you move away from home, you grow up, you learn different things. I was in Spain for a year, learning a different language and playing in a different league, so I’m definitely a different person.
“Player-wise, it’s the same as I always say – I’ll try and work my hardest, I’ll do my best for the club and that’s all I can do. My ambition is just for Celtic to be as successful as possible, retain our place at the top and continue to win trophies and do well for Celtic.”
Rodgers added: “We are delighted to welcome Kieran back to Celtic. He is such a talented, high-quality player and he will be a massive addition to our squad. Kieran has always had Celtic in his blood and he is excited to be coming back to the place he loves.
“He is someone who has given so much to Celtic already and I know he is so motivated and hungry to help the club bring more and more success to our fans. We are so pleased to bring such an elite player back to the club and I look forward to working with him again and the rest of the squad, as we face the many challenges ahead at home and in Europe.”
