PORTUGAL – In a revelation that has stunned both fans and family, the parents of late footballer Diogo Jota have reportedly discovered a previously unknown bank account registered under his name — and what it contains has left them asking a question no one expected: Did Jota secretly have a child?
The account, said to be revealed during posthumous financial reviews, was traced to a discreet regional bank not connected with his known personal or professional transactions. What makes the discovery particularly shocking is the listed beneficiary — a young child, whose name has no known link to Jota’s immediate or extended family.
💼 A Quiet Financial Trail
According to family sources, the account was opened several years ago and shows regular deposits over time — described by investigators as “structured, deliberate, and deeply personal.” The total amount exceeds €190,000, with notations in the reference line such as “uniform”, “term fees”, and “medical”.
“It’s clear this wasn’t a savings account for himself,” said one financial advisor close to the family.
“This was set up for someone else’s life.”
👶 Who Is the Child?
The name associated with the account has not been publicly disclosed. However, Jota’s mother reportedly told a family friend:
“This is not one of ours. We don’t know who this child is… but Diogo clearly did.”
The family is said to be shaken but determined to find answers, with discussions reportedly under way with legal counsel and child welfare authorities to trace the origins of the account and its intended purpose.
🕵️♂️ A Hidden Chapter?
Rumours have begun circulating in Portuguese and English media that Jota may have fathered a child privately, either before his rise to fame or during a period of separation from loved ones.
“He was extremely private about certain parts of his life,” said a former teammate.
“It wouldn’t shock me if he was protecting someone.”
No woman or guardian has yet stepped forward publicly, and Jota’s wife has declined to comment as of press time.
🧾 What Happens Next?
The account is now under review as part of the broader estate proceedings. Legal experts say that if the child is proven to be under Jota’s guardianship or biological care, custodial and inheritance rights could come into question.
Liverpool FC has also issued a brief statement expressing support for the family and urging the public to allow them “privacy as they process these developments.”
⚽ A Legacy Beyond the Pitch?
As fans continue to mourn the loss of the 27-year-old striker, this unexpected discovery may open a new, deeply human chapter in Jota’s life — one that adds both mystery and compassion to the memory of a man who, it seems, had more to give than the world ever knew.
“Whatever the truth is,” said a family source, “he made sure that child was cared for. That says everything.”