The family of late football star Diogo Jota has been thrown into turmoil after court documents revealed the existence of a second “secret heir”—a woman unknown to the public—who is set to inherit half of the player’s multi-million-pound fortune.
The will, opened in a private legal session earlier this week, allegedly names the mysterious woman alongside Jota’s legal wife as the primary beneficiaries of his estate. Insiders say the decision has “completely shattered” the unity of the family, who had been expecting the assets to be divided strictly among recognised relatives.
Identity Shocks Inner Circle
Sources close to the legal process claim the woman, described only as being in her early 30s and living in Lisbon, was personally connected to Jota for several years. Although the exact nature of their relationship remains unclear, one insider told reporters:
“Her name had never once come up in family conversations. It’s as if she was deliberately kept hidden.”
Speculation is now rife over whether she could be the mother of a child rumoured to be linked to Jota, a theory the family has neither confirmed nor denied.
Legal Battle Imminent
Tensions reached boiling point when Jota’s parents allegedly confronted his widow outside the courthouse, demanding answers about how the woman came to be included in the will. Lawyers for the widow have insisted that the will was “drafted and signed in full compliance with Portuguese law” and that no foul play is involved.
However, relatives are now preparing to challenge the document, citing “emotional distress” and “unexplained financial allocations.”
Public Reaction
The revelation has sparked a media frenzy, with fans flooding social media with theories about the woman’s identity. The hashtag #JotaSecretHeir has trended in Portugal and the UK within hours of the news breaking.
As the legal process unfolds, one thing is clear: the discovery of this secret heir could mark the beginning of one of football’s most bitter inheritance battles.