Arsenal has opted not to exercise the option to extend Kieran Tierney's contract, which is set to expire in June 2025. Consequently, Tierney is expected to depart the club by next summer at the latest. A permanent transfer during the upcoming January transfer window is also a possibility.
Tierney, who joined Arsenal from Celtic in 2019 for £25 million, has faced limited playing time due to injuries and increased competition for the left-back position. He spent the 2023–2024 season on loan at Real Sociedad, where injuries continued to impede his performance. Despite returning to full fitness, he has struggled to secure a place in Mikel Arteta's plans.
Reports indicate that Arsenal had intended to facilitate Tierney's departure during the previous summer transfer window; however, his injury at the Euros delayed any potential move. With his contract nearing its end, the club is now open to offers, and a loan move in January is considered likely, providing Tierney with an opportunity for regular playing time ahead of a permanent transfer in the summer.
Former club Celtic is reportedly monitoring Tierney's situation, potentially considering a move to bring the Scottish international back to Glasgow.
Tierney's departure would mark the end of a tenure that included 124 appearances for Arsenal, contributing to an FA Cup victory and two Community Shield wins. As the January transfer window approaches, both the player and the club appear prepared to part ways, allowing Tierney to seek opportunities for regular first-team football elsewhere.
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