In-demand Kieran Tierney made his name with Celtic but Scottish football supporters have great affection for a player who was part of a national team that ended 23 years of hurt.
He now stars for Arsenal in the English Premier League and for his country on the biggest stage. and those exploits from left-back certainly haven't gone unnoticed.
Multiple reports state Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to bring a player he has long-coveted to the Bernabeu next season in a £50m deal.
That would be double the amount Arsenal paid for his services in 2019, with Celtic set to prosper due to a 15 per cent sell-on fee they attached.
Tierney's prospective transfer to Madrid is gaining traction in Spain.
Here's what's been said as the Scotland star emerges as a genuine target for the world's biggest club.
Mundo Deportivo
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 been consolidating himself in Arteta's team and he already knows what it's like to play in the Champions League. Although his debut was not 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."
Eldesmarque
Tierney to Madrid? It's certainly not pants, even if that's what is next for Marcelo.
"As revealed by The Bernabéu , Real Madrid is closely following the names of several players who are shining this season, such as Kieran Tierney . The 24-year-old footballer is being one of Mikel Arteta's key pieces at Arsenal.
"As reported by the journalist Paco González in Cope , Marcelo is thinking of retiring from professional football . The Brazilian ends his contract at the end of the season, when he will be 34 years old. His great objective is to surpass Paco Gento and become the footballer with the most titles in the entity's history , something that will be achieved by him getting the long-awaited League title, which for now is on the right track.
"His future plans do not stop there: according to the same source, Marcelo's plan is to be an underwear model . In fact, he would already have planned to be a model of underpants of a well-known American brand , parking professional football definitively. His future does not go through another club far from Spain or European football, but through fashion."
Bola
Tierney has battled his own injury woes but France international Mendy has also toiled in recent times. A move for Tierney appears to make sense.
"Marcelo's upcoming departure leaves Ferland Mendy as Real Madrid's only left back. Given that Mendy has a history of injuries that are not okay, Carlo Ancelotti plans to look for additional energy in this sector."
