Kieran Tierney’s return to Celtic has now been confirmed with the club announcing the defender has penned a five-year deal that runs until the summer of 2030.
The 28-year-old has rejoined the Scottish champions on a permanent basis following the expiry of his Arsenal contract, marking a full-circle moment in his career after initially leaving Parkhead in 2019 for a then-club record £25 million.
Tierney’s long-term deal signals Celtic’s firm commitment to building around proven quality as Brendan Rodgers looks to refresh his squad ahead of a crucial campaign domestically and in Europe. The Scotland international brings top-level experience from the Premier League and La Liga, and his return fills the left-back role with quality.
Celtic fans have been eagerly awaiting confirmation of the deal, which was first mentioned in the club’s interim financial statement a few months ago. Now with a five-year contract in place, Tierney is expected to be a central figure in the team’s plans heading into the 2025/26 season.
Rodgers will now hope Tierney can enjoy a consistent run of fitness after an injury-hit spell in London and at Real Sociedad. If he does, Celtic have secured a key player who knows what it takes to win at this club, and whose connection with the support remains as strong as ever.
