Why Thierno Barry wants Tyrique George Everton nickname change as 'Evil Bukayo Saka' claim made
Tyrique George and Thierno Barry are forming quite the Everton bromance.
Having both enjoyed somewhat frustrating debut 2025-26 campaigns as Everton players, they are now coming to life in 2026-27.
Barry has four goals and one assist to his name from his opening four competitive appearances in all competitions this term.
As for George, the loanee-turned-permanent signing this summer bagged his first Toffees goal in the 2-2 draw against Manchester United last time out.
With George operating from the left and Barry leading the line, the pair are working well in tandem to spearhead Everton's early-season form.
And if the pair connect as well on the pitch as they do off it, then David Moyes could have a superb partnership for many years to come.
What does Thierno Barry want Tyrique George to be known as at Everton?
Everton look to preserve their unbeaten start to their Premier League season on Saturday when they travel to Tottenham.
Barry and George are once again expected to be named in Moyes' starting lineup for the 5:30pm kick-off in N17.
Speaking in a joint interview with Sky Sports ahead of the game, George was asked if he's liking Barry's numerous jovial social media posts about him.
"Say the truth please," Barry interjected. "No I don't mind it, it's for content to the fans," George replied.
Barry then jumped in again, and revealed that he's not a fan of George's "Evil (Bukayo) Saka" nickname that was given to during his time at Chelsea.
"For me, I don't really like they call him 'Evil Saka', so I want to change that and always when he has the ball, £25million from Cobham," Barry said.
"It's good content obviously, especially for the fans," George then responded.
"It's just a good laugh really. Good to have someone like Thierno looking out for me."
So, what has Barry been posting about on social media when it comes to George?
Why Barry and George's social media antics will delight Evertonians
When trying to achieve something special, there's nothing more important than squad harmony and everyone pulling in the same direction.
Barry's social media posts about George clearly show that this is happening at Everton.
The Frenchman filmed George pulling up and leaving Everton's training ground in a six-seater chaugger-driven car, joking that the Englishman is big time now.
Barry also filmed George inside the Toffees' dressing room after his man of the match performance against Man United, playfully making those same "£25m from Cobham" remarks.
Clearly then, the pair have struck up a fun and brotherly relationship, and one that is helping to get the best out of each other in an Everton shirt.