Liverpool have just officially announced that they will permanently retire the number 20 shirt in memory of strikerĀ Diogo Jota .
Diogo Jota in Liverpool shirt. Photo: AFP
JotaĀ ‘s sudden passingĀ has shocked the football world. Many clubs, teammates, former players and fans have expressed their deep condolences. In particular, thousands of calls have been sent to Liverpool, hoping that the team will permanently retire the number 20 shirt – something unprecedented in the club’s history.
In response to such great affection, Liverpool has officially responded. In a statement, the Port City team said: “The number 20 shirt will be retired permanently in recognition of Jota’s contributions to the 2024-2025 Premier League championship campaign. His final goal, with a delicate touch and a cool finish in front of The Kop in the Merseyside derby in April, will always be a beautiful part of Anfield’s memories.”
Diogo Jota was born in Porto and started his career at Pacos de Ferreira before joining Atletico Madrid in 2016. He didn’t get many first-team opportunities in Spain, but shone on loan at Porto and especially at Wolverhampton Wanderers – where he quickly became one of the Premier League’s most exciting attackers.
In 2020, Jota joined Liverpool and spent his prime years at Anfield. Under coach Jurgen Klopp, he won the FA Cup, League Cup and made a significant contribution in the early stages of the 2024-2025 Premier League title journey. Under coach Arne Slot, Jota continued to show impressive form, becoming an important link in the team’s fast-paced and pressing style of play.
As well as his club career, Jota has also enjoyed a remarkable international career. He was part of the Portugal squad that won the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and will be part of their successful defence of the title in 2025.
Liverpool have yet to announce an official memorial for Jota, but it is believed a formal ceremony will be held at Anfield at the start of the new season. Retiring the No. 20 shirt is seen as the first step in a series of tributes to one of the club’s most beloved players of the past decade.
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