Overview

• Liverpool has permanently withdrawn the No. 20 shirt across men’s, women’s and academy squads in tribute to the late forward.
• This is the first time in Liverpool’s history that a squad number has been retired.
• The decision followed consultation with Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and their family.
• Liverpool will cover education costs for Jota’s three children through university and fulfill his contract through the 2027 season.
• Club CEO Michael Edwards said the retirement “makes him eternal,” and Portugal manager Roberto Martínez vowed that Jota and his brother will remain in supporters’ hearts.