In a shocking new twist, police have confirmed the discovery of a second will signed by late footballer Diogo Jota, found in the archives of a private Lisbon-based law firm — and the primary beneficiary is neither his wife nor his parents, but an individual whose identity is sending shockwaves through both the family and legal circles.
The existence of this second document was uncovered during a routine cross-border legal coordination process between Portuguese and UK authorities, as part of the ongoing investigation into Jota’s death, financial assets, and personal affairs.
Who Is the New Beneficiary?
According to verified sources within the investigation, the second will — dated January 2023 — lists a woman identified only as “M.A.” as the primary heir to a substantial portion of Jota’s assets, including:
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A villa property in the Algarve, previously unknown to his wife or family
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40% of the funds from a now-infamous Swiss bank account discovered last week
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Ownership rights to a private music and video archive, currently under legal protection
While the full name has not yet been released officially, several outlets are reporting that “M.A.” is not a relative, nor a known associate of Liverpool FC — and not the same woman previously believed to be receiving monthly payments from Jota’s estate.
Law Firm Confirms Authenticity
The Lisbon law firm where the second will was discovered has confirmed that the document was formally notarized, signed by Jota in person, and stored under a “restricted client directive.”
“The document was created at Mr. Jota’s direct request. All procedures were followed, including video confirmation of intent. Due to attorney-client privilege, we cannot comment on the identity or relationship of the named beneficiary,” said the firm in a press statement.
Family Reacts with Confusion and Heartbreak
A spokesperson for Jota’s family — already reeling from revelations involving a secret apartment, financial accounts, and an unknown pendant — said:
“This is devastating. We believed we knew who Diogo was. The discovery of another will, and the fact that it prioritizes someone outside the family, has left us with more questions than answers.”
His widow is reportedly demanding a legal challenge to freeze all distributions from the second will until the identity of “M.A.” is verified and the validity of the document is reviewed in the context of Jota’s mental state and possible coercion.
Legal Experts Divided
Inheritance law specialists are already debating whether the second will overrides the original or if it only applies to assets registered under Portuguese jurisdiction.
“If this new will is upheld, it could dramatically alter the outcome of the estate — and raise serious questions about intent, secrecy, and influence,” said legal analyst Sofia Moreira.
Was Jota Living a Hidden Life?
With this new document, the growing list of secrets surrounding Diogo Jota now includes:
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A second phone with messages tied to an unknown threat
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A private overseas bank account
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Secret real estate in two countries
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Unexplained monthly payments to a woman he never acknowledged publicly
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And now, a second will handing key assets to a mysterious figure