In a profoundly emotional gesture, Liverpool fans are joining to immortalize the deceased Jota with a commemorative mural near Anfield, ensuring that even in death he will continue to live in the hearts of supporters.
Second This is AnfieldWhich mainly reports on Liverpool news, two free murals to Anfield are planned to honor Jota, who tragically died in a recent car accident. The famous street artists John Culshaw and Murwalls, known for their iconic representations of Liverpool Star as Mohamed Salah, Luis DÃaz and Roberto Firmino, have confirmed that they will start working at the end of this month.
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Culshaw has shared that he will begin to paint a tribute to the iconic number 20 shirt of Jota next week, while YouTuber Courtney Neary has revealed that Murwalls is currently exploring the perfect wall space for the second mural.
The mural will place Jota together with some of the greatest names in Liverpool’s history: Steven Gerrard, Salah, Ian Rush, John Barnes, Phil Neal, Roger Hunt, Ian Callaghan and Ray Clemence. These legendary figures are already present in various murals around Anfield, forming a visual legacy of the iconic moments and players of Liverpool.
As for the walls, the Liverpool fans website Empire of the Kop he wrote, “The addition of Jota’s mural to this iconic position seems not only natural but deeply significant. During its five years with the club, it gave us countless unforgettable moments.”
In the meantime, Jota’s disappearance has left a profound void in the Liverpool community. The Portuguese striker had recently undergone a lung surgery and was following medical advice to avoid flying. However, on his return journey to Liverpool by sea from Spain, the tragedy hit, while a sudden explosion of tires meant that his car took the road from the road, ended in a deadly accident.
The shock was all the more devastating because Jota had just celebrated the 20th Liverpool Premier League title only two months earlier. His positive energy inside and off the pitch had fascinated him to fans, teammates and staff. Liverpool FC responded with a deep mourning and felt action. The club announced that the shirt n. 20 of Jota would have been withdrawn, a rare and significant honor in professional football.
Also, according to the news DocumentationThe club also committed to continue its salary for the remaining 2 years of its contract, equal to 14.6 million English pounds (about 18.7 million dollars) and will pay it to its surviving family members. (about 7 million pounds per year)
