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Jota's impressive exploits at Wolves resulted in a move to Liverpool Wolves have inducted former forward Diogo Jota into their Hall of Fame "in a tribute that honours both his remarkable achievements for the club and the deep impact his passing has had on the footballing world". The Portugal international and his 25-year-old brother Andre Silva, who was also a footballer, died in a car crash on 3 July in the Spanish province of Zamora. Jota moved to Wolves from Atletico Madrid in July 2017 - in a deal which was initially on a season-long loan and then made permanent - before going on to join Liverpool in 2020. He scored 44 goals in 131 appearances for Wolves and was a key player when they won the Championship title in 2017-18 to earn promotion into the Premier League. Jota also helped the Midlands club qualify for the Europa League with a seventh-placed finish during their first season back in the top-flight. Wolves players and coach remember Diogo Jota 'Jota was a dream to work with and a pleasure to call friend' 'He'll always be a Wolf' - Wolves remember Jota Wolves players and coaching staff have been among those to have contributed to the vast amount of tributes to Jota and Silva outside their Molineux stadium. The club have now "moved swiftly to make this rare and heartfelt decision" to induct Jota into their Hall of Fame, which is run independently by a committee. Wolves said such an honour is "typically the result of detailed discussions over many weeks or months" but, in Jota's case, it was a unanimous decision considering "the remarkable legacy Diogo leaves behind". "There is such a feeling of sadness and disbelief around this awful tragedy that we wanted to make this tribute of our own as soon as we could, " said Wolves Hall of Fame chairman and club vice-president John Richards. "Like everyone else, we've been stunned by events, and we remember what a wonderful player Diogo was for Wolves during that unforgettable promotion season under [manager] Nuno [Espirito Santo] and our early years back in the Premier League. "So many fans across the game - especially in Portugal after he helped them win the Nations League this summer - are feeling his loss deeply. We saw no reason to delay this decision. "We hope it will bring a little comfort to those who were close to Diogo and Andre, and we trust Wolves supporters will understand that this gesture is made with real love and admiration, and also fully justified. " Wolves also plan to mark the passing of the brothers at their final pre-season friendly against Celta Vigo on Saturday, 9 August before the "main commemorations" at the side's opening game of the Premier League season against Manchester City on Saturday, 16 August. Latest Wolves news, analysis and fan views Get Wolves news sent straight to your phone Euro 2025: England taking on Sweden in quarter-finals The Open round one - Hatton closes one shot off lead, Mc Ilroy digs in Isak and Ekitike - what has gone on this week? Michael Sheen stars as Leeds United manager Brian Clough Can tap water filters take out what they claim? What's life like after winning a reality show? What is Armando Iannucci's top film recommendation? And then there were none. .. Welsh rugby reels from Lions blow The race for a striker is hotting up - who is still available? Major champions on Scheffler's 'what's the point? ' soliloquy Italy score 90th-minute goal to beat Norway - highlights How can Liverpool afford Isak after spending so much? 'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out. Video'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open 'Mc Ilroy's got it going, you need to see this' - Rory's Portrush record 'I'm unstoppable' - Dubois ready for Usyk. Video'I'm unstoppable' - Dubois ready for Usyk What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem? 'Clicking' celebrations & group chats - how England are bonding 'Gather the legends' - the numbers behind Windies' 27 all out as fallout begins Women's Euro 2025 - Best goals of the group stage. Video Women's Euro 2025 - Best goals of the group stage Euro 2025: Striking photos of the group stage The Man Utd Five: Ousted but not out The Englishman who turned around Scheffler's putting fortunes England too strong for Sweden? Brown-Finnis' Euros predictions - quarter-finals Usyk v Dubois 2 - all you need to know Strange final wicket secures 22-run win for England against stubborn India. Video Strange final wicket secures 22-run win for England against stubborn India From drugs bans to Wimbledon champions - how did we get here? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.