Kieran Tierney is about to meet with
Arsenal (name)
Signing a new five-year contract which will tie the Scotland international's future at the Emirates until 2026.
The Isle of Man-born left-back has been a key figure for the Gunners since joining in 2019, impressing in Mikel Arteta's side.
Now Tierney is playing for Scotland in 2020
European cup (e.g. soccer)
, which looks to be a lengthy contract that could be handsomely rewarded and will be finalized in the coming days. The extension of the defender's contract is a serious boost for the player and the club, as well as effectively putting to bed any speculation about his future move.
Tierney initially joined the Gunners from Celtic, with whom he won the Scottish Premier League treble at the time.
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It was Tierney who was brought in as an absolute mainstay of the team, but the Scottish star didn't prove that instantly upon joining the club. A key player for the 2019-20 FA Cup winners, Tierney's only regret was a string of chastening injuries. Injuries prevented him from reaching greater heights and he failed to assist the team in appearing in the
European crown
On the Race Course.
Even though he's fighting for his country now.
European cup (e.g. soccer)
But he still chose to stay in
Arsenal (name)
, and for that reason alone - the Gunners' 2020-21 season embodies just a small way to go, and they'll set off again the following year to take on the challenge.
Following the signing of Tierney, Arteta can will be putting more effort into transfers this summer as he waits to reshape the Gunners' formation to define a new era. David Luiz, Bellerin, Ceballos and Zaka will be off. And Arteta will face a tough test to lead his side back into the hunt for the top four and expect to succeed.
England Premier Soccer League
First round of the new season
Arsenal (name)
will be away to Brentford and will ease them into the new season in August, but with the
Chelsea
respond in singing
Manchester City football club
of back-to-back contests, which will give them a grimmer look at the future.
