Diogo Jota had previously played for Wolves in the Premier League, moving to Liverpool in 2020; he made over 180 appearances for the club, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup; Jota was also a Portugal international.
Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolves, whom he had first joined on loan in 2017 before making the move permanent in 2018.
The 28-year-old helped Liverpool win the Premier League title last season as well as the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in 2022.
Liverpool said in a statement: “Liverpool Football Club is devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, team-mates, 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.”
Porto, where both Jota and his brother had played, also said: “Porto is in mourning. It is with shock and deep regret that we send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who was also our youth player. May they rest in peace.”
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