In a stunning development that could reshape the narrative surrounding late football star Diogo Jota, the Portuguese Immigration Bureau has officially released pages from the player’s passport book, revealing that he had been making regular monthly trips — often unannounced — to the same private hotel in Portugal for six consecutive years.
The newly surfaced travel logs have ignited intense public speculation, as officials confirm that the visits were never registered with his club, nor disclosed to family — and appear to be linked to a highly exclusive “off-the-record” hospitality package reserved for only a handful of ultra-private clients.
The Hotel: Anonymity by Design
According to immigration and travel surveillance reports, Jota consistently flew under non-commercial bookings to a luxury countryside hotel in the Setúbal region, known for its strict no-camera, no-registration policy.
Staff at the hotel — which has now come under investigation — offer what insiders call the “Invisible Client Service”, marketed discreetly to high-net-worth individuals, including:
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Private unlisted villas with underground entryways
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Encrypted digital communication systems (bypassing standard Wi-Fi)
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On-site legal, financial, and concierge advisors under NDAs
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And most controversially: access to “discreet relationship therapy” and “personal arrangement consultants”
Why Was It Hidden?
According to an Interpol analyst, the repeated monthly entries — always within a 48-hour window, always returning alone — show clear signs of intentional concealment:
“The consistency of his travel pattern and the use of untracked itineraries point to an activity Jota actively kept secret. Whether it was for protection, negotiation, or something more personal — remains unclear.”
Family “Blindsided” by Discovery
Jota’s widow and parents were reportedly “shocked and blindsided” by the release of the passport data. None of them were aware that Diogo had maintained a monthly travel routine for more than half a decade.
“He always said he was flying for sponsor meetings or solo training. We had no reason to doubt him,” a family member told Correio da Manhã.
Authorities Investigating Possible Connections
With other findings already in play — including a second will, a secret bank account, and monthly payments to a mystery woman — police are now examining whether these hotel visits are tied to:
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The unidentified beneficiary “M.A.”
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The encrypted folder titled “If they find this, it’s too late”
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Or even to the final encrypted message on the second mobile phone found under Jota’s seat
What Was Diogo Jota Doing at This Hotel Every Month for 6 Years?
While no illegal activity has been officially alleged, the frequency, secrecy, and services linked to the hotel have raised major red flags. A former employee at the property, now cooperating with authorities, claimed:
“We weren’t supposed to know their names — but we knew who he was. He came for something specific, same room, same time, same person waiting.”
Liverpool FC Responds
The club released a short statement:
“These reports are deeply concerning and raise questions about privacy and wellbeing. We are reviewing the situation and will continue to support the investigation.”