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This ensures financial stability for Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and their three children during this unimaginably difficult time.
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Liverpool Football Club has once again shown its class with a heartfelt gesture following the tragic death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota.
According to reports from Portugal’s Record, the Premier League champions have pledged to pay the remaining two years of Jota’s contract in full to his family.
The decision, made by the club’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), ensures financial stability for Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and their three children during this unimaginably difficult time.
It’s a move that has been widely praised, both within and beyond the football community.
Jota, who joined Liverpool in 2020, played a key role in the club’s domestic and European success.
His sudden death in a car accident in Spain, alongside his brother Andre Silva, shocked the footballing world.
Tributes poured in from teammates like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, as well as from fans and former Liverpool greats.
Liverpool have opened both a physical and online book of condolence, allowing fans to express their grief and pay their respects.
Additionally, discussions are ongoing regarding a permanent memorial at Anfield to honour Jota’s legacy.
The club’s gesture underlines its enduring commitment to players—not just in life, but also in death.
It is a reminder of the strong bond Liverpool fosters with its players and their families.
Fans have taken to social media to express pride in the club’s compassionate move. One supporter wrote, “So proud of my football club for doing this. #YNWA.”
