Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard respond as another Arsenal star confirms his exit
Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard joined Arsenal teammates in an emotional response as another player’s exit from the club was officially confirmed.
Arsenal are preparing for a busy summer, with several departures already in motion as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his squad.
While new signings are expected, outgoings are gathering pace too. Jorginho has already sealed a move to Flamengo, bringing his time in North London to a close.
Raheem Sterling also said a heartfelt farewell to Arsenal supporters after the club opted not to extend his loan deal from Chelsea.
Now, another exit has been confirmed, with the player’s new club announcing the transfer and Arsenal teammates quickly reacting.
Kieran Tierney completes Celtic return as five-year deal confirmed
Football Insider revealed back in February that Kieran Tierney had agreed a return to Celtic, with the defender set to become the club’s highest-paid player.
Now, with his Arsenal contract approaching expiry, Celtic have officially announced Tierney’s return on a five-year deal.
The club’s official Instagram account marked the announcement with a short message and video, stating: “He’s home.”
A number of Arsenal players reacted to the news, with Partey posting heart emojis and both Declan Rice and Odegaard liking the post in support.
Tierney joined Arsenal from Celtic in 2019 but struggled to maintain momentum due to a string of injury problems. The emergence of Riccardo Calafiori and the rise of Myles Lewis-Skelly have further limited his opportunities, with the Scottish international making just 13 Premier League appearances last season.
The 28-year-old initially came through the Celtic youth system and made over 140 appearances for the Gunners before sealing his return to Parkhead.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Arsenal | 144 | 6 | 14 |
| Celtic | 170 | 8 | 37 |
Thomas Partey linked with Arsenal exit amid Barcelona interest
Although Partey appeared in high spirits online following Tierney’s move, his own future at Arsenal remains uncertain.
Barcelona have expressed interest in Partey, whose contract is due to expire this month, meaning he could leave the club on a free transfer.
Many Arsenal fans have urged the club to move Partey on as part of a wider midfield revamp, with the anticipated arrival of Martin Zubimendi potentially reshaping Arteta’s plans.
Despite a tough spell over recent seasons, Partey managed to stay largely fit during the last campaign, regularly featuring and remaining a trusted option for the manager. However, whether he agrees a new deal or moves on remains to be seen.