Breaking News: Diogo Jota’s Secret Contract with Liverpool Discovered Before His Death — Compensation That Followed Shocks the Entire English Football World
In an explosive revelation, documents uncovered just days before Diogo Jota’s tragic death have exposed a previously undisclosed contract clause between the Portuguese star and Liverpool FC — one that has now triggered a staggering financial payout.
According to sources close to the club, the confidential agreement, signed behind closed doors last year, included a “special accident protection” clause worth tens of millions of pounds. This clause, rarely seen in modern football, guaranteed a massive compensation sum to Jota’s designated beneficiaries should his career be abruptly ended due to unforeseen tragedy.
The Shocking Figures
While exact numbers have not been officially confirmed, insiders claim the payout surpasses £25 million, instantly making it one of the largest single compensations in Premier League history. What has truly stunned fans and pundits alike, however, is the identity of the beneficiary — believed to be someone outside of Jota’s immediate family, sparking speculation and controversy.
“This is not the kind of clause you see every day,” said one former club executive. “It suggests Jota was preparing for something — or someone — very specific.”
A Timeline Raising Questions
The clause was reportedly inserted just six months before Jota’s fatal accident, raising questions about whether the player had any private concerns or was anticipating risks unknown to the public.
Liverpool FC has declined to comment on the matter, citing “respect for the privacy of Jota’s loved ones,” but legal experts warn that the revelation could ignite a fierce inheritance dispute, particularly if the payout recipient is contested by the family.
Fans in Shock
Supporters have flooded social media with disbelief, with some praising Jota’s foresight and others demanding full transparency from the club.
“We loved him for what he did on the pitch,” one fan wrote, “but it’s what we’re learning about his private life now that’s leaving us speechless.”
Police have not confirmed whether the contract’s existence plays any role in their ongoing investigation into the accident, but the discovery adds yet another dramatic twist to a tragedy that has already shaken the football world to its core.