Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has decided to cut his summer holiday short and return to Merseyside on July 4, 2025, following the tragic death of his teammate Diogo Jota and Jota’s brother André Silva in a car accident on July 3, 2025, in Zamora, Spain.
According to Egyptian outlet Yallakora, Salah, who was vacationing in Bodrum, Turkey, after visits to Mombasa, Kenya, and Mykonos, Greece, will return days earlier than the scheduled pre-season training start on July 8.
The decision reflects the deep bond between Salah and Jota, who played together 150 times, combining for 19 goals, including Jota’s final assist to Salah in the 2024/25 season, as noted by @bobby_role on X.
The accident, which occurred at 12:30 AM on the A-52 highway when the brothers’ Lamborghini caught fire after a suspected tire blowout, is now under investigation for possible sabotage due to a suspicious substance found in the wreckage, per Arne Slot.
Salah’s early return, reported by @SalahUpdates and @MailSport, underscores his commitment to supporting Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and their three children, as well as the Liverpool squad during this period of mourning. Fans on X, like @JollofBallers, praised Salah’s gesture, with many noting his devastation.
While Salah has not yet released a public tribute, his actions echo the outpouring of grief from teammates like Andy Robertson, who called Jota his “buddy,” and Virgil van Dijk, who described the loss as “cruel.”
Liverpool’s statement emphasized their devastation, and the club is providing support to Rute, who was hospitalized after collapsing from shock.
Tributes at Anfield, including flowers and scarves, reflect Jota’s legacy of 65 goals in 182 appearances. As Liverpool prepare for their August 17 opener against Bournemouth, Salah’s return signals unity in honoring Jota, with UEFA observing a minute’s silence at Women’s Euro 2025 matches.
