Kieran Tierney may no longer be a key figure at Arsenal, but he has reportedly agreed to a lucrative deal with Celtic, where he will become the club’s highest-paid player.
The agreement for Tierney’s return to Celtic has been in place for some time, but Mikel Arteta blocked the move during the summer transfer window.
Things could have taken a different turn after West Ham reached an agreement with Arsenal for Tierney in the summer, but the player’s heart was set on a return to Celtic.
Kieran Tierney to become Celtic’s highest earner:
According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Tierney is set to become Celtic’s best-paid player under Brendan Rodgers.
While the exact figures of his new deal remain undisclosed, it’s reported that his salary will be “nowhere near” what he currently earns at Arsenal.
This highlights the financial disparity between the English and Scottish top flights. Tierney’s willingness to take a significant pay cut to secure regular playing time and personal happiness is commendable.
In an era where players often prioritize earnings over the joy of playing week in and week out, Tierney’s decision stands out as a refreshing change.
Arsenal have underused Kieran Tierney so far this season:
As the season approaches its critical stages, it will be interesting to see if Mikel Arteta decides to give Tierney more minutes on the pitch.
However, as noted by transfermarkt, the left-back has played just 109 minutes across all competitions this season. Unless Arsenal face a major injury crisis, it seems Tierney will remain on the sidelines for the foreseeable future.
