Liverpool and their fanbase were completely rocked on Thursday morning after news of Diogo Jota’s passing was shared.
The striker was driving towards Santander in Spain after he was reportedly advised by doctors not to get a flight back to Liverpool as he’d just undergone surgery.
Jota was claimed to be trying to take over another car when his tyre popped, causing them to crash, which resulted in the car then going up in flames.
The Liverpool striker’s brother, Andre Silva, was also in the car at the time, with both tragically passing away.
Diogo Jota pictured during Portugal Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Nations League 2025 Semi-final
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Since the news broke, messages of support have come from across the globe, with Ibrahima Konate now sharing some of the memories he had with the former Wolves man.
Ibrahima Konate posts heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota
Many of Liverpool’s current first-team squad have sent messages of support to Jota’s family and friends.
And now, Konate has also shared a rather touching tribute to Liverpool’s number 20.
“Diogo… I still can’t believe it. I’m devastated. I have no words to express my feelings,” he wrote via his personal Instagram account.
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“Beyond the extraordinary footballer you were, there was an exceptional man, a friend, and brother! May you and André rest in peace.
“I am truly devastated by this news. This club, this family that we shared together, will never forget you!
“I think back to all the moments we shared and I still can’t believe it, they all seemed perfect… You can be sure of one thing: your family won’t walk alone. We’ll be there to help them through this devastating moment.
“I would like to address the world: today it’s Diogo and his brother. Yesterday it was someone else. Tomorrow it could be us.
“Let’s enjoy every moment that life offers us, with our families, friends, even strangers. Let’s try to live in peace and send each other love. We don’t know what tomorrow brings.
“I LOVE YOU, MY BROTHER.”
As Konate and most of his teammates have mentioned, not only was Jota an exceptional footballer, but he was an even better human being.
The Portugal international spent a lot of his spare time with the LFC foundation, or even helping out the women’s game wherever possible.
Since his passing was reported, stories have been shared by Liverpool fans from across the globe about how good a person he actually was.
You’ll never walk alone, Diogo, forever our number 20.