PARIS, France – Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has handed the French champions a massive injury boost, insisting he will be fully fit to face Arsenal in the upcoming UEFA Champions League final.
Okay News reports that the 29-year-old French international sparked widespread panic after limping off with a calf injury during PSG’s final Ligue 1 match of the season. The knock forced him to sit out the squad’s first collective training session on Wednesday afternoon, raising serious questions about his availability for Europe’s biggest club match on May 30.
However, speaking directly to French television network M6 on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026, the Ballon d’Or holder downplayed the severity of the issue and revealed that medical scans have cleared him of any major muscle damage. “I’m fine, much better,” Dembélé stated. “I had a minor scare, but there’s nothing to worry about, the doctor told me. It’s my calf. I had a little pain, and I would have preferred not to take any risks. Yes, I’ll be there on the 30th, don’t worry. Yes, yes, I’ll be there, I’ll be there.”
The news comes as a major relief to manager Luis Enrique, who is already sweating over the fitness of star right-back Achraf Hakimi after the Moroccan defender also sat out Wednesday’s training session. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal—fresh off capturing their first Premier League title in 22 years following Manchester City’s slip-up at Bournemouth—benefited from facing an injury-depleted Atlético Madrid side in the semi-finals. While the Gunners’ backline will be on high alert, Dembélé’s quick recovery ensures that PSG will have their chief creative spark available as they hunt for their elusive first-ever Champions League crown in Paris.
