Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and PSG cult hero Presnel Kimpembe are poised to take the UEFA Champions League trophy to the pitch before Saturday’s Champions League final between Les Pariesiens and the Gunners, Le Parisien understands. Traditionally, two former players of the two finalists present the trophy before the final. Last year, Argentine duo Javier Pastore and Javier Zanetti delivered Europe’s most coveted trophy before PSG’s thrashing of Inter Milan in Munich.
Kimpembe, who joined Qatar SC last summer on the back of PSG’s maiden Champions League title, has confirmed to Le Parisien that he has been chosen by his formative club to deliver the trophy. “It’s a great honor to represent Paris Saint-Germain in this Champions League final. I hope it’ll bring luck to the team and to all Parisian supporters.”
His Arsenal counterpart in Budapest could be another World Cup winner for France. The outlet understands that none other than Thierry Henry is Arsenal’s favourite choice to deliver the Champions League trophy. However, his punditry role for CBS could prevent him from accepting the offer.
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