In an emotional press conference held this morning in Porto, the lawyer representing the late Diogo Jota revealed the official contents of the football star’s will — and it has left both his fans and the football world stunned.
According to the legal document, 90% of Jota’s multi-million-pound estate will be distributed among various charitable foundations, focusing on youth football programs, children’s hospitals, and humanitarian relief projects across Portugal, the UK, and Africa.
The remaining 10% — estimated to be worth over £1 million — will be allocated to a special, secret project dedicated exclusively to Liverpool supporters.
A Gift to the Fans Who “Made Him Who He Was”
Jota’s lawyer, Ricardo Mendes, read a direct excerpt from the will:
“To the supporters of Liverpool Football Club, who gave me unwavering love through every goal, every injury, and every comeback — this is my final thank you. I hope this gift keeps my connection with you alive forever.”
While details of the fan project remain undisclosed for now, Mendes hinted that it will be “unlike anything the football world has seen before.” Speculation is already swirling among supporters, with theories ranging from a state-of-the-art football academy in Liverpool to a permanent fan memorial in Anfield.
Charities Praise the Move
Leaders from the chosen charities expressed deep gratitude for Jota’s posthumous generosity, with one children’s hospital director saying:
“This legacy will change thousands of young lives. His kindness off the pitch was just as powerful as his talent on it.”