In a gesture of deep respect and solidarity, Liverpool Football Club has reportedly agreed to pay the remaining two years of Diogo Jota’s contract in full to his family following his tragic death.
Jota, who was only 28, died in a car crash earlier this week, sending shockwaves through the football world.
The Portugal international had been an integral part of Liverpool’s squad since joining the club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020.
According to sources close to the club, Liverpool’s board made the decision to honour the remainder of Jota’s deal as a mark of loyalty and to provide financial support to his surviving family members, including his wife Rute Cardoso, whom he married just two weeks before the incident.
The club has yet to issue a formal statement on the financial arrangement, but officials have publicly expressed their grief and condolences, with players and fans alike paying tribute to the late forward.
Jota made over 100 appearances for Liverpool, scoring crucial goals and playing a key role in multiple domestic and European campaigns.
His sudden death has cast a long shadow over the football community, prompting tributes from clubs, teammates, and supporters worldwide.
Nice one, it’s good to do this
God bless Liverpool board