PORTO, PORTUGAL — In an unexpected turn in the aftermath of Diogo Jota’s tragic accident, the late Liverpool star’s personal phone has just been returned to his wife by investigators — and what they discovered on it is already raising serious questions and heartbreak in equal measure.
According to sources close to the family, the final outgoing message on Jota’s device was not sent to his wife, as many assumed, but to an unnamed contact saved only by initials. What’s more, the message was never delivered — but police forensics recovered it in full.
🕵️♂️ The Final Message
The text reportedly read:
“I’m sorry it’s come to this. I hope they never find out.”
Short. Cryptic. Devastating.
Jota’s wife, upon reading the message, was described as “visibly shaken” and asked investigators to double-check the recipient. But the identity behind the initials — “M.K.” — has yet to be publicly confirmed.
💬 A Family Stunned
A close family friend told The Mirror:
“She was expecting something for her — even a goodbye, a reassurance. But instead, it was a message to someone no one can quite place. She hasn’t slept since.”
The family has reportedly requested access to Jota’s cloud backup, hoping to understand the context behind the text. Investigators are said to be working closely with cybercrime experts to trace any hidden communications that may have preceded the accident.
🔍 Police Investigation: More Than Just a Crash?
Authorities now say they are re-examining the timeline of Jota’s final hours, particularly his call logs and deleted messages, as the mystery surrounding the crash deepens.
“The message raises questions about whether Jota was under pressure or hiding something,” a police source told The Telegraph. “We are not ruling out anything at this stage.”
⚽ A Public in Mourning — And Confusion
Liverpool fans, still grieving the sudden loss of the 27-year-old star, are rallying in support of his wife. Thousands have shared the hashtag #JusticeForJota, urging authorities to “leave no stone unturned.”
Some have even speculated online about “M.K.” being connected to a business deal, a medical consultation, or even a secret charity donation Jota had kept private.
🕯️ What Happens Now?
For now, the letter Jota wrote to fans — and the final text not sent to his wife — offer two haunting bookends to a life cut short but still full of mystery.
His wife, according to one friend, is not interested in gossip or headlines:
“She just wants the truth — for their son, and for the man she thought she knew completely.”