In a revelation that has left fans stunned and the football world whispering, Liverpool FC’s manager has confirmed that late striker Diogo Jota left a specific request with club officials before his tragic death: his locker was not to be opened under any circumstance.
But just days after the emotional memorial held at Anfield, Jota’s family reportedly overrode his request — and what they discovered inside his private club space has turned grief into a cloud of growing questions.
🗝️ A Personal Request Ignored
According to a senior source at Liverpool FC, Jota had privately asked for one thing in the event of his death: that his locker at the training ground remain sealed.
“It wasn’t in a will,” the insider said.
“But he made it clear, verbally, to staff — if anything ever happened, that locker was to stay shut. He was insistent.”
The club initially respected the request, even covering the locker with a black cloth as a tribute.
However, sources say that his wife and father arrived at the club five days later, requesting access. When reminded of Jota’s wish, they hesitated — but ultimately asked for the key.
🧳 The Shocking Contents
Inside the locker, the family found:
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A sealed manila envelope marked “Not Yet”
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A printed photo of Jota holding a child unknown to the family
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A notebook containing personal writings, one of which read:
“The truth always comes at a cost, but I owe it to her — someday.”
The most startling item, however, was a hidden compartment beneath a false panel, where a USB drive was taped — labelled only with a date that does not correspond to any known event in his life.
Club officials have not commented on the drive’s contents, and the family is said to have taken it home.
⚠️ Emotional Fallout
Jota’s widow was reportedly shaken and left in tears, later telling a friend:
“I wish we’d never opened it… but now we can’t un-know.”
While Liverpool FC has declined to provide further comment, manager Jürgen Klopp addressed the issue briefly during a press conference:
“We honoured Diogo’s wishes for as long as we could. But in the end, his family had to do what they believed was right. And maybe he would understand that.”
💬 Fans React: “It’s Like a Film Script”
The revelation has ignited debate across football forums and social media, with some fans theorising about a secret child, a pending confession, or even a protective message Jota never got to share.
“It’s like something from a Netflix drama,” wrote one Reddit user.
“Only this time, it’s real — and it’s heartbreaking.”
Whatever truth lies inside that USB, one thing is certain: Jota left behind more than goals and glory — he left a mystery that may take time to fully understand.