What Spanish media say about Kieran Tierney at Real Madrid as Marcelo’s ‘career curve ball’ leads the way

In-demand Kieran Tierney made a name for himself with Celtic, but Scottish football fans have great affection for a player who was part of a national team that ended a 23-year injury spell.

He now plays for Arsenal in the English Premier League and for his country on the biggest stage. and those left-back exploits have certainly not gone unnoticed.

Several reports indicate that Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen to bring a player he has long coveted to the Bernabeu next season in a £50m deal.

That would be double the amount paid by Arsenal for his services in 2019, with Celtic expected to thrive on a 15 per cent selling fee they have attached.

Tierney’s potential move to Madrid is gaining momentum in Spain.

Here’s what was said as the Scottish star emerges as a real target for the biggest club in the world.

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An experience to forget during his Celtic days was noted in a profile of his abilities.

“Kieran Tierney joined Arsenal in 2019 from Celtic Glasgow. The youngster has solidified himself in Arteta’s team and he already knows what it’s like to play in the Champions League. didn’t go as expected. It was in the 2016/17 season and his first game was at the Camp Nou against Barcelona and Celtic lost 7-0.”

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Tierney in Madrid? It’s definitely not pants, even if it’s the next step for Marcelo.

“As revealed The Bernabéu , Real Madrid are closely following the names of several players who shine this season, such as Kieran Tierney. The 24-year-old footballer is one of Mikel Arteta’s key pieces at Arsenal.

“As the journalist Paco González reports in To cope , Marcelo is considering retiring from professional football . The Brazilian ends his contract at the end of the season, when he will be 34 years old. His big goal is to surpass Paco Gento and become the footballer with the most titles in the history of the entity, which will be achieved by obtaining the long-awaited League title, which for now is on the right track. way.

“His future plans do not stop there: according to the same source, Marcelo’s project is to be an underwear model. In fact, he has already planned to be a briefs model for an American brand. well-known, definitive parking lot of professional football”. . His future is not in another club away from Spain or European football, but in fashion.”

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Tierney has struggled with his own injury problems but France international Mendy has also struggled of late. A move for Tierney seems logical.

“Marcelo’s upcoming departure leaves Ferland Mendy as Real Madrid’s only left-back. Given that Mendy has a bad injury history, Carlo Ancelotti plans to look for some extra energy in that area.”