Liverpool, July 26 – Liverpool Football Club have confirmed a series of touching tributes to commemorate the life of Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away earlier this month in a car accident alongside his brother, André Silva, in Spain.
The Portuguese forward, who wore the No.20 shirt during his time at Anfield, will be permanently remembered by the club and its supporters through a wide-ranging set of memorials.
As previously announced, Jota’s No.20 shirt will be officially retired—a rare and symbolic gesture that underscores the impact he made both on and off the pitch since arriving at Anfield in 2020.
In tribute to Diogo and André, the floral offerings left outside Anfield by grieving fans will be respectfully composted and used across the club’s various sites, ensuring their memory lives on through the regeneration of the club’s landscapes. Additionally, personal artefacts and tributes will be recycled to help form a permanent memorial sculpture, set to be installed at Anfield in the coming months.
Supporters wishing to pay their respects can now have ‘Diogo J. 20’ printed on their shirts, with all proceeds directed to the Liverpool FC Foundation. In Jota’s name, the Foundation will also launch a grassroots football programme aimed at supporting young players and developing community football—a fitting legacy for a man so passionate about the game.
Liverpool’s players will carry Jota’s memory with them throughout the upcoming campaign. During the club’s pre-season tour in Asia, players will don shirts featuring a specially designed ‘Diogo J. 20’ patch. And when the Reds unveil their new kit on August 1, it will include a ‘Forever 20’ emblem on both shirts and stadium jackets, which will be worn throughout the 2025/26 season.
The main commemoration is scheduled for Liverpool’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth at Anfield, where a special mosaic will be unveiled and a minute’s silence will be observed in memory of Jota and his brother.
Jota, who made 123 appearances and scored 47 goals for Liverpool, was not only admired for his technical brilliance and tenacity, but also loved for his humility and spirit. His death at the age of 28 has left a profound void among teammates, staff, and supporters alike.
The club’s comprehensive tribute plans reflect the depth of affection and respect felt across the Liverpool family—and ensure that the name Diogo Jota will forever echo around Anfield.