Liverpool reveal plans for Diogo Jota sculpture & 'Forever 20' emblem on upcoming new kit in 'more permanent tributes' to striker after tragic death in road accident
Will unveil a sculpture and have special emblem on new kit
Jota died in a car crash on July 3
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Since the brothers' death, tributes have poured in from all corners of the football world. Fans and players of other clubs have paid their respects by laying flowers and shirts in particular outside Anfield, where the club created a temporary shrine to the late striker.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Premier League champions have now confirmed that they have removed the floral tributes and other artefacts from the spot and have carefully stored them. While the flowers will be composted and used in various beds across Anfield, the other things will be recycled to create a sculpture of the Portuguese player. If supporters wish to print 'Diogo J 20' on the back of their shirts from the club's official store, the money will go to the LFC Foundation. The new kit for the 2025-26 campaign, which will be launched on August 1, will also have a 'Forever 20' emblem printed on them. In the team's season opener on August 15 against Bournemouth at Anfield, a special fan mosaic will be unveiled and a minute of silence will be observed.
WHAT LIVERPOOL SAID
Thanking fans and everyone who took time to pay physical tributes to Jota, Liverpool released a statement that read: "Liverpool FC wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has taken the time, and continues to take the time, to leave tributes in honour of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva at Anfield."
WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
Arne Slot's side will be next seen in action on Saturday as they take on AC Milan in a pre-season friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
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