Porto, Portugal — July 5, 2025
As tributes continue to pour in for Diogo Jota, the beloved Portuguese footballer who tragically died alongside his younger brother in a car accident last week, a new development has stunned fans and insiders alike: his widow has received a massive compensation package — and the source of the money is something no one saw coming.
A Seven-Figure Shock
According to Portuguese media outlets and financial documents reviewed by Record24, Jota’s wife has been awarded a compensation package reportedly exceeding €12.7 million. But what’s leaving fans around the world speechless isn’t just the size of the payout — it’s where it came from.
While many assumed the funds came from standard life insurance or club benefits, it turns out a large portion was personally arranged by Jota himself just weeks before his death.
“He created a private trust fund for his wife and children in early June,” a family lawyer confirmed. “He didn’t tell many people — it was incredibly private, almost like he sensed something.”
The Source? A Secret Investment
In a shocking twist, part of the compensation came from a cryptocurrency investment Jota had quietly built over the past three years. Sources close to the family say the footballer had invested in a now-booming AI and blockchain startup — and cashed out shortly before his final trip.
“He was incredibly smart with money,” one Liverpool teammate revealed. “Not flashy — just forward-thinking.”
The remaining sum came from a personal life insurance policy Jota reportedly upgraded in March 2025, which included accident coverage for international travel — exactly the kind of journey he was on when tragedy struck.
A Final Gift of Protection
Though the news has sparked mixed reactions online — ranging from admiration to disbelief — most fans agree: the story is deeply moving.
“He took care of his family even after death,” one user posted on X. “That’s love. That’s legacy.”
“Twelve million won’t bring him back,” wrote another, “but it shows the kind of man he was.”
As Diogo Jota’s wife remains out of the spotlight, choosing to grieve in private, this financial revelation has painted a fuller picture of the man behind the goals — a husband and father who was quietly planning for the worst, even while giving the world his best.