Vinicius renewed his contract with Real Madrid this summer after being linked with Arsenal throughout the transfer window, though the move ultimately did not materialize.
With only 12 months remaining on his original contract, reports emerged that Vinicius wanted to move to Arsenal, with speculation that his agent had orchestrated the push.
Real Madrid had no intention of selling the Brazilian star, and José Mourinho quickly finalized a new contract, resolving the dispute and easing tensions between Vinicius and the club.
In an interview, Petit said Arsenal dodged a bullet by not signing Vinicius, believing the player would bring disruption to the dressing room.
"I think Vinicius is a very talented player, but in terms of mentality, I'm not sure if he's a good fit for Arsenal. That's just my opinion.
"I see a lot of humble players at Arsenal, so if you suddenly bring in someone completely different, it could become a problem, especially with Arteta's management style.
"Look at what happened with Vinicius and Mourinho in the recent match between Real Betis and Real Madrid. That reminds me of Xabi Alonso's experience last season when he refused to shake his hand.
"Vinicius will always face criticism from fans, media, and social media, but at that moment, he was sending the wrong signal. I feel that from that scene, Arsenal might have dodged a bullet by not signing him.
"Of course, I would love to see a player like Vinicius play for Arsenal, but with his mentality and ego, I think it would be a very difficult situation to manage."
Vinicius subsequently signed a new six-year contract running until June 2032, officially ending Arsenal's pursuit. Arsenal also missed out on Barcola, who joined Liverpool.
AF's PC site is now live! Browse full news, comments, match details and stats on your computer. Visit: www.allfootballapp.com
Cubabinory
18
I fully agree with you Petit.