“I’m about to annoy Bukayo Saka by exposing his nickname within the Arsenal squad – it drives him crazy.”

Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka might not be thrilled after one of his teammates, Jorginho, shared his secret nickname from the Gunners’ dressing room – and it’s not exactly flattering.

Saka has been Arsenal’s standout performer this season, playing a pivotal role in their pursuit of the Premier League title. With five goals and 10 assists, the 23-year-old has outshone his teammates, boasting nine more direct goal contributions than any other player in the squad. His incredible consistency has earned him a reputation as a “machine” for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Jorginho disclosed the nickname with a playful explanation. “Now he’s going to be really upset with me,” Jorginho began. “In Brazil, we have this joke. The word ‘pé’ means foot, and ‘pesudo’ means big foot. So when there’s a bad touch or technique, we say ‘pesudo!’ And we started calling him that. He goes mad.”

Even Rio Ferdinand was surprised, given Saka’s technical brilliance, but Jorginho explained the irony. “It’s a joke because he’s the opposite—he’s unbelievable. His talent, hunger, and quality are

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