Celtic confirm Tierney return from Arsenal

GLASGOW: Scottish international defender Kieran Tierney returned to Celtic on a five-year deal on Tuesday after the expiry of his contract at Arsenal.

The 28-year-old joined the Gunners in a £25 million ($34 million) deal from the Scottish giants in 2019.

Tierney made 144 Arsenal appearances and won the 2020 FA Cup, but his time in London was disrupted by a series of injuries.

He won 10 trophies in his first spell at his boyhood club, most of which came under Brendan Rodgers, who has also returned for a second stint as manager at Celtic Park.

“Just to be here with the Celtic strip on again just feels amazing,” said Tierney.

“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.”

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Separately, Celtic clinched their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title in fitting style with a 5-0 demolition of Dundee United on Saturday (April 26).

Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Idah both scored twice after Ryan Strain’s own-goal set Celtic on course to wrap up their 13th Scottish crown in the last 14 seasons.

With four matches left for Celtic, the champions sit 18 points clear of second-placed Rangers, who have five games remaining.

The Glasgow club have claimed 21 of the last 26 domestic trophies as Brendan Rodgers’ men reign supreme in Scotland.

Celtic had only needed a point at Tannadice to start their title party, but their goal spree ensured the celebrations went with a swing.