Carragher tips Arsenal to win Champions League if they sign Vinicius

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·5 August 2026

Carragher tips Arsenal to win Champions League if they sign Vinicius

Jamie Carragher believes that signing a player like Vinicius Junior could help Arsenal finally win the Champions League, a trophy that has remained out of their reach throughout their history.

The Gunners have reached the Champions League final twice in the last twenty years, but on both occasions they lost the trophy to their opponents.

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Their most recent defeat came just weeks ago when Gabriel missed the decisive penalty in the final against PSG, and Arsenal will be determined to return to the final again this season.

Vinicius could provide the difference

Winning the competition will not be easy, but Arsenal’s players now have greater experience of competing at the highest level. They understand how to win important matches in the Champions League and have the valuable experience of playing in a final, which could make their next challenge easier.

If Arsenal manage to sign Vinicius Junior, Carragher believes their chances of lifting the Champions League trophy would improve significantly. The former Liverpool player won the competition 21 years ago, meaning he understands the qualities required to succeed in Europe’s biggest club competition.

According to the Metro, he said: “I think the Vinicius Junior thing is really interesting in that I do think you need something like that to win the Champions League.”

Arsenal aiming for European glory

Vinicius would be joining an Arsenal squad filled with talented players, allowing him to make a major impact while playing alongside other top performers.

The Brazilian’s attacking ability and experience at the highest level could provide Arsenal with the extra quality needed to compete against Europe’s strongest teams.

The Gunners have already built a strong foundation under Mikel Arteta, and adding a player of Vinicius’ level could represent another major step in their pursuit of becoming champions of Europe.

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