Liverpool Football Club has revealed plans to erect a permanent memorial sculpture at Anfield in honor of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva.
In addition, a "Forever 20" emblem will be featured on players' shirts in the upcoming season.
Diogo Jota, who played for Portugal and Liverpool, and his brother Andre Silva, a player for the Portuguese second division team Penafiel, tragically lost their lives in a car accident on July 3 in Zamora, Spain.
In tribute, Liverpool has retired Jota's number 20 shirt.
The planned sculpture will be crafted using items left by fans at Anfield as a mark of respect since his passing.
Liverpool is also organizing a fan mosaic and a minute's silence during their opening Premier League home game against Bournemouth on August 15.
Fans will have the opportunity to pay their respects at the pre-season match against Atletico Bilbao on August 4 at Anfield. Players will don shirts with a "Diogo J 20" patch for their two pre-season matches in Asia.
Furthermore, the club has announced that if supporters choose to have "Diogo J 20" printed on their shirts, the proceeds will be donated to the LFC Foundation, the club's charitable organization.
The LFC Foundation has also pledged to establish a grassroots football program in Jota's name.
Meanwhile, the Football Association plans to hold discussions with Liverpool to organize a tribute to Jota at the Community Shield at Wembley on August 10.
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