Italy’s Calafiori leads Arsenal chants from open top bus celebration | OneFootball

Italy international Riccardo Calafiori took centre-stage in Arsenal’s Premier League title parade, leading the chants from the top of the bus for their first victory in 22 years.

The Gunners had been hoping to celebrate a Double, but tried to put the disappointment of last night’s Champions League Final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain behind them.

Technically, they did remain unbeaten throughout the tournament, capitulating only in a penalty shoot-out in Budapest after the 1-1 draw.

Arsenal celebrating Premier League success

ISLINGTON, ENGLAND – MAY 31: Declan Rice of Arsenal reacts on the open top bus during the Arsenal Trophy Parade on May 31, 2026 in Islington, England. Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years earlier this month. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Calafiori remained on the bench during the Final, but was an important figure over the course of their season, making 36 appearances with one goal and three assists.

The Italy international certainly took centre-stage during today’s open-top bus tour of North London, as he grabbed the mic and started leading the chants from the crowd.

This is called the ‘capo ultra’ role in Italy, and one he would’ve learned from his time as a supporter in the Curva Sud of Roma’s Stadio Olimpico.

He also posted a selfie with the crowd from the top of the bus on his Instagram Stories.

Riccardo Calafiori selfie from the Arsenal Premier League title victory bus on Instagram Stories