08.02.2025 10:31
The Italian footballer Nicolo Zaniolo, who transferred from Galatasaray to Fiorentina, stated that he chose the number 17 jersey in memory of Muhammed Emin Özkan, who lost his life in the earthquake on February 6. Zaniolo said, "I chose the number 17 for a child who lost his life in the earthquake in Turkey. I made a promise to his father."
Nicolo Zaniolo, who transferred to Fiorentina, chose the number 17 in memory of Muhammed Emin Özkan, who lost his life in the earthquake on February 6.
"I PROMISED HIS FATHER"
The Italian footballer, posing in his new jersey, also spoke about his choice of the number 17. Zaniolo stated, "I chose the number 17 for a child who lost his life in the earthquake in Turkey. I promised his father."
WHAT HAPPENED?
17-year-old Muhammed Emin Özkan, who passed away in the earthquake on February 6, had become a topic of discussion after Zaniolo shared a video on social media. Nicolo Zaniolo, who transferred to the yellow-reds, had also chosen the number 17 at that time. Later, Zaniolo hosted Muhammed Emin Özkan's father, Doğan Özkan, and gifted him a signed jersey.