Kieran Tierney's emotional Celtic return has long been in the works, and in the first international break of 2025, the Parkhead faithful will get to see their soon-to-be left-back in action for Scotland.
Tierney has been called up to play for Steve Clarke's national team in a crucial UEFA Nations League A play-off with Greece after coming back into the fold for Arsenal of late.
His current deal in North London, however, expires at the season's end, and Tierney has already signed a pre-contract to return to Celtic when he becomes a free agent.
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The club, though, has kept its cards close to its chest regarding the 27-year-old's homecoming and is yet to make a song and dance about it on social media, as is customary with a new signing.
This has sparked question marks and uncertainty over when Tierney will officially become a Celtic player once again, although, in their interim report that was published last month, the club confirmed that the defender will complete his return in July 2025.
In January, many supporters were eager to see Tierney come back on a short-term loan before his pre-contract came into play. That was never in the works, according to Brendan Rodgers: "No, it wasn't close," he said.
"I think it was clear, obviously, Kieran is for the summer. If that was the possibility [a January move], then that was on Arsenal's terms and nothing to do with Celtic.
"If it was to happen, then great. But clearly, he was a part of their squad, and he'll be here in the summer."
