Kieran Tierney’s move to Real Sociedad has been given the “here we go” by Fabrizio Romano. A medical is being scheduled, and we should see everything wrapped up this weekend.
The Scottish full back will join on loan from Arsenal, in a deal with no buy option according to Romano. One imagines, however, that if all goes well, La Real will make a strong push for permanent move next summer.
Kieran Tierney to Real Sociedad, here we go! Verbal agreement in place with Arsenal on loan deal — no buy option clause 🚨⚪️🔵 #AFC
Tierney has accepted, medical being scheduled after clubs exchange all documents.
Salary will be covered until June. pic.twitter.com/PhLceN4Sk2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2023
The 26 year old has fallen out of favour at Arsenal but remains a really good player, and securing him is something of a coup for manager Imanol Alguacil, who has made great progress in continuing to upgrade his squad year on year, helped by some very smart sporting directors.
Tierney will be an automatic starter at left back, with fellow new signing Hamari Traore strengthening the equivalent position down the right. That’s a major upgrade for the Basque side, who will be hoping to keep up their great league performances of the last few years.
Good move to show him off in the Champions league. It will increase his value for next year, seeing as no club is prepared to get near £35 million for the scotish player of the years signature.