Aberdeen have sent their condolences to Liverpool after the tragic news that striker Diogo Jota had died in a car crash in northern Spain.
The striker, who recently celebrated winning both the Premier League and the UEFA Nations League, and his brother Andre Silva were travelling in a Lamborghini in the Zamora area of the country.
The car is said to have veered off the road during an overtaking manoeuvre due to a tyre blowout and subsequently caught fire at around 12.30am local time on Thursday.
The heartbreaking event unfolded less than a fortnight after Diogo's wedding, with the 28-year-old leaving behind wife Rute Cardoso and their three children.
A club spokesperson said on Thursday: "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.
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"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."
Jota signed for Liverpool from Wolves in September 2020 and played an important role in the club's Premier League title win last season.
He made 26 appearances and scored six goals, and had recently been on holiday in Spain after helping Portugal win the Nations League last month.
His death has since prompted messages of condolence from clubs across England, Scotland and around Europe, with Aberdeen among those paying their respects.
A message from the Dons read: "Aberdeen Football Club sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and Andrè Silva, and everyone connected to Liverpool FC, following today's heartbreaking news. RIP."
Other Scottish Premiership sides also sent their condolences, with Celtic posting: "Everyone at Celtic Football Club sends our deepest condolences to Diogo Jota’s family and friends, following the tragic passing of Diogo and his brother. Our thoughts are also with his colleagues at Liverpool Football Club during this incredibly difficult time. "
Rangers added: "Everyone at Rangers passes on their sincere condolences to Diogo's family and all @LiverpoolFC at this terribly sad time."
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Liverpool's city neighbours Everton also sent their condolences: "Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this sad time."
Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and more also posted statements, while Portugal and Jota's former clubs Wolves and Atletico Madrid have paid tribute.
Jota's Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo posting an emotional message on Thursday morning, saying the news of his passing 'doesn't make sense.'
"It doesn't make sense," he wrote. "Just now we were together in the national team, you had just got married."
Ronaldo sent his condolences to Jota's family, wife and children, and added: "I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo e André. We will miss you."