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Fenway Sports Group directors Billy Hogan, John Henry, Tom Werner and Mike Gordon have released a statement on Diogo Jota.

The 28-year-old striker and his brother died in the early hours of  Thursday in a devastating car crash.

The accident occurred on the A-52 motorway near Palacios de Sanabria shortly after midnight, when the luxury vehicle carrying Jota and his 26-year-old brother, André Silva, veered off the road and erupted into flames.

Emergency services pronounced both men dead at the scene.

A statement by the club’s owners and directors at FSG reads:

“On behalf of the leadership teams at Liverpool Football Club and Fenway Sports Group, we offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our number 20, Diogo Jota, and his brother Andre Silva.”

“This tragic situation and the reality of it is truly shocking, devastating and has left us numb with grief.

Our thoughts, prayers and support are with them all.”

“We all know what Diogo could do on the field of play and the vital role he played in our successes since he joined this club in 2020.

How he quickly became a firm fan favourite, and his song reverberated around Anfield and in stadiums across the world.”

“So many special moments, so many special memories.”

“But beyond the player that we all knew was a wonderfully humble human being, he was sincere, intelligent, funny, tough and created connections with people everywhere he went.

Diogo was a loving father, son, husband and brother, and we, and everyone who knew him, will miss him deeply as we all try to process the enormity of today.”

“Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre?