James Milner, who spent eight seasons in Liverpool, will pay tribute to Diogo Jota in his own way, tragically disappeared a few weeks ago.
It has been a month since Digo Jota and his brother, André Silva, also a footballer, died in a car accident. The Portuguese striker of Liverpool (Premier League) was 28 years old, his brother 25, when the drama arrived in the region of Sanabria, Spain, not far from the border with Portugal.
James Milner has known Diogo Jota very well for wearing the famous red jersey for eight seasons, between 2015 and 2023. Transferred to Brighton for two years, the experienced midfielder (39 years old) will pay tribute to his own way to the one who had become a loved one, recalls Liverpool Echo.
James Milner decided to change his jersey. In 2025-2026, he will carry on the 20th, the number of Diogo Jota at the Reds. “” Once I heard that Carlos (Edeba) sought to change the number and that the number 20 was available, I wanted to do it as a sign of respect and, obviously, pay tribute to Diogo Jota “Said Milner.
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« Diogo was an incredible player with whom I had the chance to play and a great friend too. It will be a great honor to bring your number in the Premier League This year “Continued James Milner, naturally present at the funeral of Diogo Jota last month in Gondomar.
Cristiano Ronaldo, his illustrious partner in the selection, had not attended the funeral. For reasons of
Respect for intimacy of the family.
