Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has delivered a candid reflection on the Gunners’ illustrious 2024/25 Champions League run, asserting that Arsenal could have been crowned champions had they got one over eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal faced Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals, following an impressive 5–1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
The first leg ended 1–0 in PSG’s favour in London, and the second leg, held at the Parc des Princes, saw PSG win 2–1, eliminating Arsenal with a 3–1 aggregate score.
Although Arsenal were eliminated, their Champions League campaign was nothing short of remarkable, as they defied the odds to reach the semi-finals.
Speaking in an interview with GTV, Thomas Partey reflected on the run and boldly claimed that Arsenal would have gone all the way if they had overcome PSG.
“We would have won the Champions League if we had won the tie against PSG,” he said.
Partey played a key role throughout the campaign, starting in the semi-finals despite missing the first leg due to suspension.
His influence in midfield was vital to Arsenal’s deep run, even as the Gunners experienced one of their most consistent European seasons in years.
Off the pitch, speculation is mounting over his future. With his current contract set to expire in late June, negotiations have reportedly stalled.
While clubs like Barcelona and teams in Turkey have expressed interest, Partey is thought to prefer staying at Arsenal.
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