Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe will present the UEFA Champions League trophy before Saturday’s final between the two clubs.
The pre-match tradition sees former players of the finalists bring the trophy onto the pitch. Le Parisien reports that Henry will represent Arsenal, while Kimpembe has been chosen by PSG for the role.
Kimpembe confirmed the honor in an interview with Le Parisien. “It’s a great honor to represent Paris Saint-Germain in this Champions League final,” he said. “I hope it’ll bring luck to the team and to all Parisian supporters.”
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The presentation follows last year’s ceremony, where Javier Pastore and Javier Zanetti carried out the duty before PSG’s 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich.
The 2026 final pits Arsenal against PSG in a highly anticipated clash. Both clubs are chasing their first Champions League title in the modern format, adding extra weight to the showdown.
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