Mikel Arteta has declared that Arsenal F.C. are fully convinced they will win the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain F.C. on Saturday.

The Gunners are preparing for one of the biggest matches in the club’s history as they aim to secure their first-ever Champions League title when they face the defending champions in Budapest.

Arteta’s confidence comes just days after Arsenal clinched the Premier League title, capping off an impressive domestic campaign that also saw the Spaniard named Manager of the Season on Monday night.

Speaking at the awards event, Arteta expressed belief in his squad’s ability to create history for the North London club.

“We have an amazing opportunity to write new history in our football club, and we are convinced that we’re going to do it,” Arteta said.

“Budapest on Thursday, fully convinced that in a few days’ time we can be champions of Europe.”

The final presents Arsenal with the chance to complete a historic season by adding Europe’s biggest prize to their domestic success.

Opinion: Arteta’s Confidence Reflects How Far Arsenal Have Come

There was a time when statements like this from Mikel Arteta might have sounded overly ambitious. Now, they sound believable.

That shift says everything about how much Arsenal have evolved under his leadership.

Winning the Premier League has already transformed the mood around the club, but lifting the Champions League would elevate this team into a completely different category in European football history.

What makes Arteta’s comments significant is not just the confidence itself, but the timing. Managers often avoid bold predictions before finals to reduce pressure, yet Arteta appears eager to publicly reinforce belief inside his squad.

The challenge, however, will be enormous. Paris Saint-Germain F.C. are the defending champions and possess the experience of handling major European nights. Finals are often decided by small moments, emotional control, and tactical discipline rather than confidence alone.

Still, Arsenal’s rise this season has been built on mentality as much as quality. The team now plays with maturity, aggression, and belief — traits that were missing from previous Arsenal sides in big European moments.

For Arsenal fans, this final feels bigger than just one trophy. It represents the possibility of completing the club’s transformation from promising challengers into genuine European giants.