Kieran Tierney Signs New Long-Term Arsenal Contract – LitKenya

Scottish left-back Kieran Tierney has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal, the English Premier League club announced on Friday, 25th June.

The 24-year-old signed a five-year deal that keeps him at Emirates until 2026.

Since joining the club from Celtic for £25 million in 2019 Tierney has been a key figure for the Gunners.

He has impressed across successive campaigns for Mikel Arteta’s side who finished eighth in the English top-flight last season.

“The club has been brilliant with me, so I am more than happy to extend it (the contract). I’m absolutely delighted,” Tierney was quoted as saying by the club’s official website.

“I think the vision of the club, where it wants to go, and the expectations of the club are why I signed. Where I want to be in football is at the top. There’s no doubt about it, we’re not where we want to be just now, but we’re going in the right direction.”

Tierney who has spent two seasons at the Emirates Stadium has made a total of 62 games for Arsenal.

In his first season, Tierney successfully helped Arsenal win the FA Cup. He contributed directly with the assist for the winning goal in the semifinals.

His new contract was also welcomed by head coach Mikel Arteta who praised Tierney’s playing qualities.

“This is great news for us today. As manager of the club, speaking on behalf of the coaching staff and the entire staff, it’s a pleasure to work with KT. His quality, energy, commitment and professionalism, not only on matchdays, but every day in training are always at such a high level.

“KT gives us so much extra strength both defensively and offensively and it’s great to know that he’ll be with us for the long term. Since his move from Celtic, his work ethic and quality has ensured that he is already one of most exciting players in the Premier League and a hugely important part of our team, both on and off the pitch.”