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John Henry and Michael Edwards have released a statement alongside news that Liverpool have retired Diogo Jota's shirt number (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool's Michael Edwards and the club's leadership have paid tribute to Diogo Jota after news that his shirt number will be retired.

The Reds themselves have paid tribute by retiring Jota's No.20 shirt number at Anfield - the first time such a move has been made in the club's history.

And Michael Edwards, FSG (Fenway Sports Group) CEO of Football, has paid tribute to Jota via the club's website when announcing the decision.



I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club’s history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual.

Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore – with honour, distinction and affection – the number 20.

“As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20.”

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Liverpool and FSG's Billy Hogan, John Henry, Tom Werner and Mike Gordon collectively added: “The fact that in the long and storied history of our club this honour has never previously been bestowed shows the significance of Diogo to Liverpool Football Club.

“His memory and contribution will be immortalised by his association with the number 20.

Our love goes to Rute, his three beautiful children and his family as they continue to grieve the loss of Diogo and André.”

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