Billy Hogan, John Henry, Tom Werner, and Mike Gordon have issued a statement after Diogo Jota's tragic death on Thursday.
Jota was involved in a fatal car accident alongside his brother, Andre Silva, with both pronounced dead at the scene. Jota had just celebrated winning the UEFA Nations League with Portugal after winning the Premier League title with Liverpool, and tributes have poured in from his shocked teammates.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has also expressed his deepest condolences, and now the owners, under the leadership of Fenway Sports Group, have released a statement. "On behalf of the leadership teams at Liverpool Football Club and Fenway Sports Group, we offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our number 20 - Diogo Jota, and his brother Andre Silva," it read.
"This tragic situation and the reality of it is truly shocking, devastating and has left us numb with grief. We therefore cannot imagine how the immediate and wider family of these remarkable brothers must be feeling.
"Our thoughts, prayers and support are with them all.
"We all know what Diogo could do on the field of play and the vital role he played in our successes since he joined this club in 2020. How he quickly became a firm fan favourite, and his song reverberated around Anfield and in stadiums across the world.
Diogo Jota celebrated winning the Premier League with Liverpool in May
Diogo Jota celebrated winning the Premier League with Liverpool in May (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"So many special moments, so many special memories. But beyond the player that we all knew, was a wonderfully humble human being, he was sincere, intelligent, funny, tough and created connections with people everywhere he went.
"He had a zest for life that was utterly contagious. Diogo was a loving father, son, husband and brother, and we, and everyone who knew him, will miss him deeply as we all try and process the enormity of today.
"Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre. You Will Never Walk Alone. Billy, John, Tom, Mike."
FSG approved the signing of Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sept. 19, 2020, as he arrived at Liverpool in a deal worth $56 million. Jota achieved promotion to the Premier League with Wolves after being sold to the then-Championship side from Atletico Madrid.
Jota was an instant hit with Liverpool fans, scoring 13 goals in 30 appearances during his first season. Jota's career ended with 65 goals in 182 Liverpool appearances across all competitions.
Liverpool has celebrated four trophies since signing Jota, with an FA Cup success and two League Cup triumphs. Jota finally got his hands on the Premier League trophy this season, lifting the title on May 25 at Anfield.
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