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Liverpool sporting directors Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes has spoken up after Diogo Jota’s passing.

The 28-year-old and his brother passed in the early hours of Thursday morning in a devastating car accident.

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.

Jota had only recently celebrated his marriage to longtime partner Rute Cardoso in Porto on June 22, and the couple shared three young children together.

Liverpool Football Club directors Michael Edwards and Richard Edwards have released a statement on the passing of the player.

Their joint statement read:

“There is nothing that we can say in this moment to ease the pain of such a devastating tragedy.

We all feel utterly bereft right now.”

“In such heartbreaking circumstances, it is our responsibility to acknowledge the collective grief we are experiencing, to pay tribute to our Diogo, and to offer unwavering support to his family who remain our absolute priority at this time.”

“Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children, his parents and wider family are facing an unimaginable loss.

This tragic accident has taken not only Diogo, but also his brother, Andre Silva.

We must respect the family’s privacy and give them the space to grieve in whichever way they need.”

“Of course, we – his Liverpool family – are also struggling to come to terms with what has happened.

We know our supporters, his national team, former clubs and teammates and the wider football community share in this grief.

This is a tragedy that transcends Liverpool Football Club.”

“In the coming days, we as a club will look to honour our beloved number 20 with the respect and affection he so richly deserves.