THE worst-kept secret in Scottish football is finally out the bag: Kieran Tierney is BACK in the green and white hoops of Celtic.
And he’s penned a bumper FIVE-year deal with the Scottish Champions which will see him remain at Celtic until at least the summer of 2030.
Kieran Tierney is back in the green and white hoops of Celtic
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PABrendan Rodgers with Kieran Tierney[/caption]
Six years had passed since the left back’s record £25 million sale to Arsenal.
He was allowed to leave Scotland duty early after playing in Friday’s defeat to Iceland.
The 28-year-old came through the Parkhead youth ranks before playing his part in the winning of FOUR Premiership titles and two Scottish Cup and League Cup wins.
The Hoops acted fast to move into pole position to sign the player when it became clear that the Gunners were opting not to activate a 12-month option in their favour.
Celtic were aware of potential strong competition for Tierney’s signature from clubs in the Premier League and abroad – but crucially he has always had a desire to return to his boyhood heroes.
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.”
Brendan Rodgers said: “We are delighted to welcome Kieran back to Celtic.
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Kieran Tierney looks the part in the new season strips
“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.”
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