Mikel mocks Arsenal’s failed pursuit of Vinicius Junior
John Mikel Obi has openly ridiculed Arsenal for their unsuccessful attempt to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. The former Chelsea star questioned why the Brazilian forward would leave such a prestigious club for Arsenal. Mikel made his comments on the Obi One Podcast, highlighting Madrid’s dominance in world football. He also poked fun at Arsenal fans for believing the transfer was possible.
Match highlights
- John Mikel Obi mocked Arsenal’s efforts to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid.
- Mikel said only Arsenal fans believed the transfer could happen and questioned their optimism.
- He emphasized Vinicius’s status at Madrid, citing the club’s history and success.
- Arsenal reportedly made a strong offer, but Vinicius chose to stay and signed a new six-year contract that will keep him at Madrid until June 2032.
- Mikel ended his remarks by joking that Arsenal wanted Morgan Rogers instead.
