Wolverhampton Wanderers insist Diogo Jota will be "always remembered" after tragic passing

Wolverhampton Wanderers have issued a statement on Diogo Jota, with the Liverpool and Portugal forward tragically losing his life at the age of 28.

The forward was involved in a car crash alongside his brother Andre Silva in the early hours of Thursday morning, and it has since been confirmed that both men passed away.

Tributes have been pouring in for Jota, while Liverpool have also released their own statement on the news.

Wolves have now addressed the incident, with Jota turning out for the club between 2017 and 2020, scoring 44 goals and registering 19 assists in the process.

"We are heartbroken. Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves," read a statement from 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."

Wolves "heartbroken" by Jota's tragic death

Jota first represented Wolves on loan during the 2017-18 campaign while he was contracted to Atletico Madrid.

A successful spell, which saw him score 18 times in all competitions, led to Wolves signing him on a permanent basis, with a long-term switch to Molineux being confirmed in 2018.

Jota went on to score 10 times during the 2018-19 campaign before managing 16 in 2019-20, which led to Liverpool bringing him to Anfield in September 2020.

Written by
Matt Law