Kieran Tierney unsure about Arsenal future as he thrives on loan despite ongoing injury problems.

Real Sociedad's Scottish defender #17 Kieran Tierney fights for the ball with Athletic Bilbao's Spanish midfielder #21 Ander Herrera during the Spanish Liga football match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on September 30, 2023. (Photo by CESAR MANSO/AFP via Getty Images)
Real Sociedad’s Scottish defender #17 Kieran Tierney fights for the ball with Athletic Bilbao’s Spanish midfielder #21 Ander Herrera during the Spanish Liga football match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on September 30, 2023. (Photo by CESAR MANSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite having two years remaining on his Arsenal contract, Kieran Tierney admits he’s uncertain about a return to North London. Currently on loan at Real Sociedad, the left-back expressed both gratitude for his time with the Gunners and a fondness for his newfound success in Spain.

“It’s hard to say if the future leads back to Arsenal,” Tierney confessed in recent media interviews. “I loved my time there…I am very grateful to Arsenal. I don’t know what’s going to happen but I am absolutely loving it here [at Real Sociedad]. I feel I have adapted quite well and I hope I can return the faith the club have shown.”

Injury issues remain

VALENCIA, SPAIN: Kieran Tierney of Real Sociedad reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Mestalla on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
VALENCIA, SPAIN: Kieran Tierney of Real Sociedad reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Mestalla on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

A recent thigh injury sidelined Tierney, ruling him out of Real Sociedad‘s crucial Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, which they lost 2-0 in Paris. This setback adds to the player’s ongoing injury struggles, mirroring a previous lengthy hamstring issue earlier in the season. With recovery timelines unpredictable, it raises further questions about what’s next for his career.

Success despite setbacks

While injuries have hampered his loan spell, Tierney has made 16 impressive appearances for Real Sociedad. “Loving it here” as he put it, his on-pitch success adds intrigue to his current comments and he will have no shortage of suitors should Arsenal decide to cash in on him in the summer.