Since his arrival in Europe in 2015, the Japanese international winger has remained faithful to a number that has become a lucky charm. Here is the number that the new Monegasque will perhaps wear from the friendly match of AS Monaco once morest Inter Milan this Saturday.
He was unoccupied so far at AS Monaco. Takumi Minamino will therefore be able to display his favorite number since his arrival in Europe seven years ago, to defend the colors red and white. lucky charm when his stints in Salzburg and Liverpoolwhere he has enriched his record, the Japanese international (42 caps, 17 goals) will indeed wear number 18 behind his back in the Principality!
More than a number, a story
He may even have the opportunity to wear it this Saturday in a friendly match once morest Inter Milano in Ferrara, Italy (kick-off 8:30 p.m.). Bearer of the famous 10 in the Japanese selection, the 2020 English champion had abandoned his favorite number during his short stay at Southampton, where he had fallen back on 19.
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Because it is the 18 that sticks to his skin, and which had earned him the succession of two legends of the Reds: the 2001 Ballon d’Or Michael Owen and the Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt. If you are already a fan of “Taki”, you can now treat yourself to the AS Monaco jersey flocked with his name and number 18 on the online store !
