Ismael Saibari chooses number 34 shirt with Bayern Munich

Ismael Saibari has opted to wear the number 34 shirt as he joins Bayern Munich. The Moroccan international made this decision to honor his friend Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered severe brain damage from a cardiac incident in 2017. Nouri's number 34 has been retired by Ajax, reflecting its significance in football. Saibari expressed that wearing the number is a way to support him. Bayern Munich officially announced Saibari's attachment to the number on July 1, 2026.

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