Kieran Tierney has made an emotional return to Celtic, signing a five-year deal with the Scottish champions in what has been described as a ‘fairytale’ homecoming.

The 28-year-old defender departs Arsenal and returns to Glasgow, where he first rose to prominence after progressing through the Celtic youth ranks. Arsenal officially bid farewell to Tierney last week, and he has now committed his future to Celtic until 2030.

Now donning the green and white once more, Tierney expressed his delight at being back where it all began.

“Everybody’s known for a few months and just to be here with the Celtic strip on again just feels amazing,” he said.

“I spoke with the manager, and obviously I had worked with him before and I've always kept in touch with him. He's one of the best, so I’m really lucky and grateful that he's given me the chance to come back again.

“My ambition is just for Celtic to be as successful as possible — retain our place at the top, continue to win trophies, and do well for Celtic,” Tierney told The Mirror.

During his initial spell with the club, Tierney made 170 appearances and collected an impressive haul of 10 major honours — including a remarkable treble treble, most of which came under Brendan Rodgers.

With Rodgers also having returned to the helm at Celtic Park, he welcomed the opportunity to reunite with the Scotland international.

“We are delighted to welcome Kieran back to Celtic,” said Rodgers.

“He is such a talented, high-quality player and he will be a massive addition to our squad.

“Kieran has always had Celtic in his blood and he is excited to be coming back to the place he loves.

“He is someone who has given so much to Celtic already, and I know he is so motivated and hungry to help the club bring more and more success to our fans.”