Liverpool Football Club have expressed their profound grief and unwavering support following the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota, who passed away in a car accident in Spain alongside his brother, André.
The club confirmed on Thursday that they had been informed of the devastating news concerning the 28-year-old Portuguese international, who had been a key member of the Reds’ squad since joining from Wolves in 2020.
In a brief but heartfelt statement, Liverpool emphasised their commitment to standing by the Jota family during what they described as an “unimaginable loss”.
“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and André’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected,” the statement read.
“We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
Jota’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the football community, with tributes expected to pour in from former clubs, teammates, and fans across the globe.
SoftFootball has earlier reported how the 28-year-old forward died in a tragic car accident in the early hours of Thursday, alongside his brother Andre. The two brothers, who are footballers, were riding in a Lamborghini near the town of Cernadilla in northwestern Spain, close to the Portuguese border, before the car suffered a tyre blowout.
The Portuguese forward made 182 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 65 goals and playing a vital role in helping the club win the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup during his time at Anfield.
