Liverpool FC have confirmed that Diogo Jota has passed away and have released an official statement on their club website.
Jota tragically passed away alongside his brother, Andre Silva, in a car crash on the morning of July 3.
The Liverpool player leaves behind three young children and wife Rute, whom he married on June 22.
Liverpool have now confirmed that he has passed away after the news was widely reported elsewhere.
In a statement, Liverpool FC said:
“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.”
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 25, 2025: Liverpool's injured Diogo Jota during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Ipswich Town FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Jota’s brother, Andre, also died in the crash, which happened at around 00:30 local time (23:30 BST), said the Guardia Civil in Spain.
The car, a Lamborghini, was travelling on the A-52 in the Zamora when it left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking another car, crashing and setting the car alight.