In a shocking new twist to the Diogo Jota investigation, the footballer’s personal driver has come forward with damning new claims: Jota instructed him to use a disposable phone to make a late-night call to a woman whose identity remains unknown — and the entire 17-minute conversation was secretly recorded.
According to the driver, who is now cooperating with investigators, the incident occurred just hours before Jota’s high-speed crash in Cheshire. “He handed me a sealed plastic bag and said, ‘Use this. Call the number inside. Don’t say my name. Just ask her what time she’s ready,’” the driver told The Mail.
A Disposable Phone, A Hidden Conversation
The phone, an unregistered burner model typically sold at petrol stations, had a single number saved under the contact name “C.” The driver claims he placed the call while Jota remained outside the vehicle, pacing back and forth.
“I kept the line on speaker just enough to hear the first part,” the driver said. “She answered instantly and said, ‘Is this the driver? Does he want the usual?’”
But what truly shocked investigators is that the driver — sensing something unusual — activated a recorder on his smartwatch, capturing the entire 17-minute exchange. That recording, now in the hands of police, allegedly includes:
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Mentions of a second meeting spot
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A reference to “clearing the guest list”
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The woman asking if Jota had “destroyed the last SIM”
Sources close to the investigation say the audio has raised serious concerns among law enforcement, particularly due to references that suggest ongoing secrecy, possible code words, and instructions to avoid “security zones.”
Who Is the Woman?
The woman, described only by her voice in the audio so far, spoke fluent English with a non-British accent, and reportedly referred to a previous trip to “the house in Lisbon.” Forensic voice analysts are now working to identify her based on accent profiling, prior travel records, and her possible connection to UEFA language services, as previously speculated in related leaks.
Immediate Fallout
Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, was reportedly notified of the recording late last night and was said to be “visibly shaken” after hearing it in full. “She had no idea any of this was happening behind the scenes,” a source close to the family shared. “It’s no longer just speculation — there’s now audio proof of secret communications.”
Liverpool FC has refused to issue any comment, and Jota himself remains out of public view, with media teams reporting his last confirmed appearance was three days ago at a gated facility in Manchester.
What Happens Next?
Police have confirmed that the recording is now classified as evidence, and may lead to new subpoenas and digital warrants in at least two other countries where the number linked to “C.” was previously pinged.
As investigators dig deeper, one thing is becoming clearer: the mysterious 17-minute phone call may hold the clearest window yet into what Diogo Jota was involved in — and who he was really meeting that night.
Developing story — Full transcript of the call expected to be reviewed in Parliament-level briefings if international elements are confirmed. More updates to follow.