Ismael Saibari explains why he chose the #34 at Bayern Munich

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Newly signed Bayern Munich midfielder Ismael Saibari has chosen the number 34 shirt as a heartfelt tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered permanent brain damage in 2017.

Moroccan international Ismael Saibari has selected the number 34 shirt at Bayern Munich to honor his close friend Abdelhak Nouri. The 25-year-old midfielder completed a high-profile summer transfer to the Bundesliga giants from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven.

By choosing Nouri’s final squad number, Saibari joins an esteemed list of European footballers keeping the former Ajax prodigy’s legacy alive.

Nouri tragically collapsed due to cardiac arrhythmia during a pre-season friendly in July 2017, sustaining severe, permanent brain damage that ended his promising career.

Saibari explained that while his friend survived the devastating incident, he remains unable to move without assistance. Wearing the symbolic jersey serves as a dedicated gesture of ongoing solidarity and personal support for Nouri’s continued recovery.

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