Fans joke that they know the real reason why Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is not on the club's pre-season tour of the United States
Arsenal fans have joked that there is nothing Bukayo Saka can't do after an impressive season for club and country.
He Gunners The winger helped the north London giants to a second successive Premier League runners-up finish last season, while also helping to lead England to the Euro 2024 final.
And after falling short in their quest to lift both trophies, the 22 years old is on a well-deserved extended break, as the player is not with his team on their pre-season tour of the United States.
Although some Gooners believe this is because he switched sports over the summer and is competing in the Paris Olympics as a swimmer.
As the second heat of the men's 100-meter backstroke was about to get underway on Sunday, eagle-eyed spectators noticed a familiar name among the contenders.
Turkey's Berke Saka competed in lane five and finished the race in seventh place.
But that didn't stop Arsenal fans from joking that it was their 'Starboy' in action.
An X user posted: “Saka needs a rest. From the Euros (football) to the Olympics (swimming).”
Another joked: “The reason Saka isn't on the US tour.”
A third added: “Is there anything he can't do? My Starboy.”
This person joked: “Personally, I would have put him in lane eight. He's much more effective on the far right than in the middle.”
And then one sent a message: “Right wing, Left wing, Left back, Right back, Back… he's so versatile.”
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Meanwhile, this fan simply claimed: “Starboy never stops.”
Saka is not expected to join Arsenal until they return to London next week.
The Gunners face the Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates on August 7, but that encounter may come too soon for the Hale End graduate.
Although he could return to the field for the Emirates Cup match against Lyon on August 11.
Mikel Arteta They will be keen to get the youngster some minutes in pre-season with the Premier League opener against Wolves in three weeks' time.
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