Liverpool chief executive Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes have broken their silence following the tragic death of Reds forward Diogo Jota.
The Portuguese was involved in a fatal accident on the A52 motorway near Palacio de Sanabria in the province of Zamora, Spain.
Jota’s brother, Andre Silva, was also present in the car and sadly lost his life.
Andre, 26, played professionally for Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel.
Diogo Jota has died following a car accident earlier this morningPAThe pair released an official statement on the Liverpool website, reading: “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.
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“We mourn them both equally. We must respect the family’s privacy and give them the space to grieve in whichever way they need.”
The statement continued: “Of course, we – his Liverpool family – are also struggling to come to terms with what has happened. As his teammates, friends and colleagues, we are consumed by shock and sorrow.
“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. We will strive to make these tributes meaningful and inclusive of our supporters, to whom Diogo meant so much.
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“For now, we express a love that is filled with deep sorrow and pain. We have lost someone truly irreplaceable.
“Rest in peace, Diogo.”
Liverpool's ownership group, Fenway Sports Group, also issued a statement on the tragedy, reading: "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.
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Diogo Jota won the Premier League title with Liverpool last season before his tragic death at the age of 28GETTY"This tragic situation and the reality of it is truly shocking, devastating and has left us numb with grief. We therefore cannot imagine how the immediate and wider family of these remarkable brothers must be feeling. Our thoughts, prayers and support are with them all.
"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.
"He had a zest for life that was utterly contagious. 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."
The car brothers Diogo and Andre were in is said to have veered off the motorway after suffering a tyre blowout while overtaking another car, Spanish police said.
The vehicle, believed to be a Lamborghini, then caught fire at around 00:30 local time.
The accident occurred during what should have been a celebratory period for the footballer, who had tied the knot with long-term partner Rute Cardoso just two weeks ago.
The pair share three children together, making it even more tragic for the family.
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