Victor Wembanyama has officially joined the Arsenal haters club—and he's not holding back. The San Antonio Spurs superstar, a lifelong Paris Saint-Germain supporter, made his loyalty crystal clear when asked about the upcoming UEFA Champions League Final between PSG and Arsenal.
During a recent appearance on the "Nightcap" podcast, NBA legend Steve Nash posed the question: who wins the big match? Wembanyama didn't hesitate. "Aww come on, PSG of course," he said. "At least PSG gonna make it somewhat fun... Because I know Arsenal ain't."
Growing up in the Paris region, Wembanyama has been a devoted PSG fan for years. He's frequently spotted at the Parc des Princes for major Ligue 1 and Champions League fixtures. His friendship with former PSG star Kylian Mbappe has only deepened those ties—Mbappe even attended some of Wembanyama's final games in France with Metropolitans 92 before the big man headed to the NBA.
The Champions League Final, set for May 30, pits PSG's attacking flair against Arsenal's tournament-best defense. PSG booked their spot after a hard-fought semifinal win over Bayern Munich, while Arsenal reached their first final in two decades by leaning on a rock-solid backline.
Wembanyama sees this crossover between football and basketball as something bigger than just a game. "It underlines the impact we can have as NBA players," he said via Fox Sports. "It just reminds me of that responsibility that we have to make our best to make that impact positive. Overall, just bringing emotions to people and bringing it together."
Of course, Wembanyama has plenty on his own plate right now. He's currently leading the Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, helping his team grab a 2-1 series lead after a dominant Game 3 win.
Whether you're backing PSG, Arsenal, or just love seeing sports stars cross boundaries, this Champions League Final just got a little more interesting—thanks to a 7'4" basketball phenom who knows exactly where his loyalties lie.
