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Tierney explains ‘hard’ Arsenal transfer call and speculates on possible Celtic return

The Scotland international defender left his boyhood club for north London over the summer, with the talented full-back deciding to follow his heart

Kieran Tierney admits it was a “hard” decision for him to swap Celtic for Arsenal, but the 22-year-old hopes those in Glasgow understand why he left and that no doors will be closed to a future return.

A boyhood Hoops fan made the tough call to leave Parkhead during the summer transfer window.

A protracted saga eventually saw him complete a £25 million ($31m) switch to Emirates Stadium, with a Premier League plunge taken after several years of speculation.