Arsenal fans have joked there is nothing Bukayo Saka cannot do following a stunning season for club and country.
The Gunners winger helped the north London giants to a second successive Premier League runners-up spot last season, while also helping fire England to the Euro 2024 final.
And after coming up short in his quest to lift both trophies, the 22-year-old is on a well-earned extended break, with the player not with his side on their pre-season tour of America.
Though some Gooners believe this is because he has instead swapped sports for the summer and is competing at the Paris Olympics as a swimmer.
As the second men’s 100m backstroke heat was about to begin on Sunday, eagle-eyed spectators noticed a familiar surname amongst the contenders.
Competing in lane five was Turkey’s Berke Saka, who finished the race in seventh spot.
But that didn’t stop Arsenal fans from joking it was their ‘Starboy’ in action.
One X user posted: “Saka needs a rest. From Euros (football) to Olympics (swimming).”
Another quipped: “The reason why Saka isn’t on the US tour.”
A third added: “Is there anything he can’t do? My Starboy.”
This person then joked: “Personally I would have put him in lane eight. Much more effective wide right than centre.”
And one then messaged: “Right Wing, Left Wing, Left Back, Right Back, BackStroke… he’s so versatile.”
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Meanwhile this fan simply stated: “Starboy never stops.”
Saka is not expected to link up with Arsenal until after they return to London next week.
The Gunners face Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates on August 7, but that fixture could come too soon for the Hale End graduate.
Though he could be back on the pitch for the Emirates Cup tie with Lyon on August 11.
Mikel Arteta will be keen for the youngster to get some minutes in pre-season with the Premier League opener against Wolves under three weeks away.
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