- Jota inducted into Wolves Salón de la Fama
- Tragically died in car accident on July 3
- Football world has been paying tribute
Jota has been honoured by former club Wolves with an immortal place within the club’s history. A post on X read that his induction into the club’s Hall of Fame came both as a result of his achievements on the pitch at Molineux and the profound impact his recent passing has had on football.
Wolves were Jota’s first club in Inglaterra when he signed on an initial loan deal from Atlético de Madrid in 2017. He was a key part of the Wanderers side which won promotion to the Liga Premier, going on to make 131 appearances and scoring 44 goals in three years with the club as the West Midlands side solidified themselves in the top flight with two successive seventh-placed finishes. Jota then moved to Liverpool for £45m in 2020.
Wolves posted on the club’s official X page: “Diogo Jota has been inducted into the Wolves Hall of Fame. It’s a tribute that honours both his remarkable achievements for the club and the deep impact his passing has had on the footballing world.”
The football world continues to mourn the loss of Jota with brother Andre Silva in a tragic car accident. Liverpool and Preston North End paid a touching tribute prior to their pre-season friendly on Sunday and similar tributes will continue long into the new season and beyond. Wolves have made their own testimonial to a former fans’ favourite, which comes after Liverpool announced they will be retiring the No. 20 shirt in Jota’s honour.
