Rodgers not expecting Tierney to move to Atletico

For Rodgers, Tierney is at the right place at the moment. "I think at this moment in time in his life he's at the right club," the Northern Irishman said. "At a club like Celtic it's quite natural, really, because it tends to be more that sort of moral issue that comes into it - in terms of being on "x" amount at Celtic."

However, it's impossible to rule out a move in the future, according to the Celtic boss.

"Another club can give him "y" and they give you that (fee) as a club," he explained."Then it's very, very difficult for a young player, or any player, to turn that down."

"I've been up here a few years now and everyone talks about loyalty and all that sort of stuff. But it's also a business for players."

"It has to work for both. If the player doesn't want to go, it's okay, we won't be pushing him out the door."

"I don't think there's any big secret in it. The boy is 20, he's playing for a huge club and he's very, very happy."

"Maybe in the future an opportunity might come for him that he will have to look at, and the club will look at, but at this moment in time it's not even a conversation and I speak regularly with the boy in my office." 

"He's living the dream, really. He's not ready to end it now."

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interestd in Tierney, and this comes as no shock to Rodgers. "No, not at all," he said, when asked if he was surprised by the Spanish side's interest. "I think the game now is universal. If you play for a big club in whatever country there will always be people watching."

"Obviously, there is a dearth of good left-backs. With Kieran's qualities and huge potential, that is always going to draw the eyes of top teams."

"But it doesn't bother him. He's a really exceptional young guy. You see his passion and love for Celtic."

"I'm sure there will be times over the next few years when that will be tested because obviously there will be a financial implication there that you have to think about. But I don't think it's something that's on his radar."