Soccer-Arsenal sign left back Tierney from Celtic for 25 million pounds

Arsenal has bolstered their defense with the signing of Scotland international left-back Kieran Tierney from Celtic on a long-term deal, the two clubs confirmed on Thursday.

"(Celtic have) agreed to permanently transfer registration of Kieran Tierney to Arsenal Football Club for a record single amount of 25 million pounds ($30.35 million)," the Scottish club said in a statement.

($1 = 0.8237 pounds)

Also Read: Arsenal's Mesut Ozil attacked by car-jacking gang