Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died after being involved in a car crash.
Jota, 28, was involved in the crash in Spain and died alongside his brother Andre, Spanish police have confirmed.
The striker scored 133 goals in 395 games in his club career and 14 goals in 49 games for Portugal.
Jota was a fan favorite at Liverpool since arriving from Wolves in 2020 and won the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup trophies with the Reds. The Portuguese forward was a brilliant finisher and always seemed to deliver so many key goals and assists when his team needed him.
Liverpool Football Club released the following statement on Jota:
“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.
“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
His former club Wolves said they are “heartbroken” and that Jota was “adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves. The memories he created will never be forgotten.”
The Premier League said it “is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre” and added that their “sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion who will be forever missed.”
