Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 after a car crash in Spain and Manchester City players have been paying tribute to him.
Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car accident in Spain
Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car accident in Spain(Image: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Manchester City players have been paying tribute to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after the star's tragic death at the age of 28.
Jota died alongside his brother Andre after a car crash in Spain. The Premier League title winner with Liverpool had only recently got married and had three young children.
City posted their condolences in a social media statement and now the club's players are paying their own tribute on their social media channels.
Jack Grealish on Instagram: "Honestly lost for words, so heartbreaking. My thoughts go out to his whole family. The worst news. RIP DIOGO & ANDRE."
Ilkay Gundogan posted the Premier League's tribute on Instagram and added the caption "Rest in peace, Diogo" along with three broken heart emojis.
Oscar Bobb posted a picture of Jota and his brother with a prayer emoji and two doves, while Josko Gvardiol posted a grayed out image of Jota playing for Liverpool.
Nathan Ake also posted a greyed out image of Jota, with the dove emoji and a sad face.
In a statement posted on social media, accompanied by a picture of Jota arm-in-arm with City midfielder and his international teammate Bernardo Silva, Manchester City said: "Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota.
"We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time.
"Rest in peace, Diogo."
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