Jurgen Klopp has paid a heartbroken tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool FC forward died aged 28. The Portuguese striker died in a car accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre Silva.
The incident occurred in the Zamora region of Sanabria. According to the Zamora provincial council, firefighters attended the scene on the A52, known as the Palacios de Sanabria, after the vehicle caught fire. Emergency services were called shortly before 1am on Thursday morning, with the vehicle heading towards Benavente.
Klopp, who was Liverpool manager when Jota signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, issued a tribute on Instagram. He said: 'I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André. Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!'
Liverpool FC released a statement saying they are 'devastated by the tragic passing' and requesting privacy for the family. Tributes also came from Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, and fans who laid floral tributes outside Anfield.
Jota played 182 times for the Reds, scoring 65 goals. He was part of the Premier League title-winning side last season, as well as winning the FA Cup and League Cup during his time at Anfield.
