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'Thank you for your magic' - Robert Plant's tribute to Diogo Jota

Robert Plant and Diogo Jota _(Image: PA)_

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ROCK star and lifelong Wolves supporter Robert Plant has paid tribute to footballer Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash this week. 

The Portugal and Liverpool forward, who previously played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, on Thursday morning.

Plant, who serves as one of the club's Vice Presidents, reacted to the news on social media, saying: "What a tragic loss.

"The dimming of a bright, shining light. Thank you for your magic, Diogo".

Wolves, who signed him from Atletico Madrid in 2017 before selling him to Liverpool in 2020, posted on X: “We are heartbroken. Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his team-mates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves.

“The memories he created will never be forgotten. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo and his brother, Andre. You will be truly missed, and always remembered.”

Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, with nine of those goals coming last season as Arne Slot’s side won the Premier League title, having also lifted the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

He signed for Wolves, initially on loan, from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2017 and helped Wolves win the Championship in his first season, scoring 44 goals in 131 appearances before his move to Anfield.

Jota began his career with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira before moving to Atletico, where he did not play a game but was loaned out to Porto.

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