Kieran Tierney opens up about his future at Arsenal amidst transfer talks

Kieran Tierney is happy at Arsenal despite being linked with an exit, and acknowledges that his future is not entirely in his hands. He had a reduced role last season but remains committed to the club and is not in a rush to leave. Tierney understands that at a big club, playing every game is not guaranteed and is focused on doing his best whenever he gets the opportunity. He has not discussed his situation with manager Mikel Arteta and remains under contract until 2026.

Kieran Tierney has acknowledged that his future at Arsenal is mostly beyond his control, but he insists that he is content at the club despite rumors of a potential departure. The Scottish international experienced a significant reduction in playing time last season, starting only six Premier League matches following the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko as the preferred left-back. However, Tierney did make 36 appearances in all competitions, proving that he was far from being forgotten. He often had to settle for substitute appearances and starts in cup competitions after Zinchenko's signing from Manchester City. This decline in his role has led to speculation linking him with Newcastle and a return to his former club, Celtic. Nevertheless, Tierney has made it clear that he is in no hurry to leave Arsenal. He understands that at a big club, players cannot expect to be selected for every game and remains fully committed to the team. When asked about his future, Tierney said, "It's not really up to me. I'm happy, I'm working hard every day and getting minutes. I'm just trying to do as well as I can." He also confirmed that he has not discussed his situation with manager Mikel Arteta. Tierney believes that it is unrealistic to expect to play every game, every season, and every year at a big club. Despite his reduced playing time, he made numerous appearances last season and always gave his all, whether he was on the pitch or not. He was often brought on as a substitute to see out games or contribute to scoring goals. Tierney's contract with Arsenal runs until 2026, following his £25 million move from Celtic in 2019. In other news, former Manchester City and Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has expressed no concerns about Arsenal's chances in the title race next season.