After confirming the news that Kieran Tierney will rejoin the club following the end of his Arsenal contract this summer, Celtic have reportedly reached an agreement to seal another cut-price deal.
Celtic re-sign Kieran Tierney
Six years on from making the decision to leave Scotland in favour of a move to Arsenal, Tierney has put pen to paper and will rejoin Celtic when the summer transfer window swings open. The left-back has brought an end to a mixed Arsenal spell and, ultimately, one dominated by injuries instead of a flying full-back leaving his mark in North London.
Kieran Tierney's injury record (via Transfermarkt) Games missed
2019/20 19
2020/21 19
2021/22 17
2022/23 N/A
2023/24 21
2024/25 18
Despite missing a total of 94 games through injury during his time at Arsenal and on loan at Real Sociedad, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta made sure to mention the impact that Tierney has had on the dressing room in North London.
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The Spaniard told reporters after the left-back scored in his final game for the club: "He said it yesterday, I'm going to score on my last Arsenal match and he's done it. So credit to him. A special thank you to him. He's been part of this journey and he's won with me. It's true that he went to Sociedad for a few months, but it's been a joy to work with him.
"A really special character and we wish him and his family all the very best. The doors of this club are open for him. He's someone very, very liked at the club, in the dressing room and we want to wish him the best."
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The Hoops have made an intriguing decision.
Whilst Celtic may have their concerns about Tierney's injury history, they know about his quality more than most and will be desperate to see him get back to his best back in Scotland. It may well be the summer of bargains for the Bhoys too, with another agreement now reportedly reached.
Celtic reach agreement to sign Doohan - Sky Sports
According to Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph, Celtic have now reached an agreement to sign Ross Doohan from Aberdeen on a free transfer upon the expiry of his current contract this summer. The goalkeeper will reportedly arrive to replace third-choice option Scott Bain, who will be allowed to leave the Scottish Premiership champions in the forthcoming transfer window.
Although Doohan is unlikely to steal the same headlines as Tierney, he could be an important arrival in his own right. The 27-year-old earned high praise from Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie back in December when he stepped up from his backup role.
Shinnie told reporters after a narrow defeat against Celtic: "I thought he was brilliant. He has waited a long time to get this chance. Unfortunate to lose Dimi obviously but those moments give other people opportunities and I thought Ross did brilliantly when called upon."