Kieran Tierney marked his final appearance in an Arsenal shirt with a goal, signing off in style before his return to Celtic this summer. With a pre-contract agreement secured back in January, Tierney is set to rejoin the club where he made his name, much to the excitement of the Celtic support.
Soccer Football – Premier League – Southampton v Arsenal – St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, Britain – May 25, 2025 Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney celebrates with Ben White after scoring their first goal REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Soccer Football – Premier League – Southampton v Arsenal – St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, Britain – May 25, 2025 Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
On the final day of the Premier League season, with Arsenal already confirmed as runners-up, Mikel Arteta handed the 26-year-old a rare start against relegated Southampton. Tierney seized the moment, getting on the scoresheet. His celebration said it all—pure emotion from a player who’s about to close one chapter and reopen a treasured one in Glasgow.
The goal capped off an emotional send-off for Tierney, who has struggled for game time in recent seasons but remained a popular figure among the Arsenal support. Sunday’s farewell served as a reminder of the attacking thrust and determination that made him a fan favourite in North London and a standout in his first spell at Celtic Park.
Back in Glasgow, Brendan Rodgers will welcome the addition of a left-back with European experience and an unshakeable bond with the club. Celtic fans have been counting down the days since news of his return emerged, and now the wait is nearly over. The boy from Muirhouse is coming home—older, wiser, and ready to play his part in the next chapter at Paradise.
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