Bayern Munich's new midfielder Ismail Saibari has chosen the No. 34 shirt for the 2026–2027 season, in a moving gesture of loyalty and tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri.
Nouri, who wore the No. 34 shirt during his time with Ajax, suffered a cardiac arrhythmia on the pitch in 2017, which resulted in severe and permanent brain damage.
Explaining his choice, Saibari said he wants to show his support for Nouri, noting that although his friend survived, he has been unable to move without assistance since that tragic incident.
By taking the last shirt number Nouri wore, Saibari joins a list of players across Europe who have taken it upon themselves to honour the former Ajax talent.