LIVERPOOL — In a startling development following the tragic death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota, the footballer’s widow has reportedly received a sealed envelope recovered from his jacket pocket at the crash scene — and the contents have left both family members and fans in disbelief.
According to a family spokesperson, the envelope — marked simply “Open only if something happens” — was handed to Jota’s wife earlier this week by Merseyside Police, who had held it as part of the vehicle’s forensic evidence.
What she discovered inside was a handwritten letter and a bank transfer slip detailing a large financial bequest — not to family, not to the club, but to a completely unexpected recipient.
💰 A Secret Bequest to… a Former Coach?
The bank document, dated four months before Jota’s death, outlines the transfer of over £280,000 to a man named only as “Mr. A” — a former youth coach from his early footballing days in Portugal.
“He believed this man was the only person who ever truly believed in him,” a source close to the family said.
“Jota always said he owed him more than he could ever repay.”
The letter accompanying the transfer reportedly expressed Jota’s gratitude, saying:
“If I’m gone, let this speak louder than any headline. He changed my life — this is me returning the favour.”
🧾 A Will Within the Jacket?
Legal experts say the letter may qualify as a supplemental codicil to Jota’s formal will, especially given its specific signature and intent. The footballer’s estate lawyers are now reviewing its legal weight.
“It’s rare, but handwritten notes found posthumously can carry legal significance if proven authentic,” said UK estate solicitor Jonathan Fray.
🕵️♂️ Police Confirm Authenticity
Merseyside Police confirmed that the envelope was sealed and undisturbed when found, and that no fingerprints but Jota’s were detected inside.
“It appears he placed it in the inner lining of his coat pocket — likely not expecting anyone to find it unless something truly went wrong,” an officer stated.
🧍♂️ Jota’s Wife: “I Had No Idea”
Jota’s widow is said to have been visibly shaken upon reading the note, telling those close to her:
“I never heard him mention this man in recent years — but clearly, he never forgot.”
She has reportedly reached out privately to the intended recipient to fulfil the transfer and pass along a personal message.
⚽ Fans React: “This Was the Real Jota”
News of the hidden bequest has gone viral online, with fans praising Jota for his humility, loyalty, and quiet generosity.
One fan wrote:
“He was a hero on the pitch, but this proves he was something even greater off it.”
With investigations into the crash still ongoing, this quiet revelation adds a deeply personal chapter to the player’s legacy — one that speaks not of wealth or fame, but of the quiet debts carried in a footballer’s heart.