Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Liverpool FC’s owners, Fenway Sports Group have officially paid Diogo Jota’s entire contract in full to his family.

The Portuguese forward, who tragically passed away in a car accident on July 3, 2025, left behind his wife, Rute Cardoso, and their three young children. The decision to honor the full value of Jota’s deal—estimated at £10-15 million over two years—has been hailed as a rare act of compassion in the high-stakes world of football, showcasing Liverpool’s “family” ethos. As fans, teammates, and rivals unite in tribute to the beloved 28-year-old, Slot’s words underscore the enduring legacy of a player whose infectious spirit lit up Anfield.

Jota’s death, alongside his brother Andre Silva, occurred in a devastating crash in Spain’s Zamora province while the siblings were en route to a ferry for Liverpool’s pre-season preparations. The former Wolverhampton star, who joined the Reds in 2020 for £41 million, was a linchpin in their title-winning 2024-25 campaign, scoring 15 Premier League goals and shining in their Champions League triumph. His passing sparked an outpouring of grief: thousands of fans left flowers, scarves, and messages outside Anfield, while the Kop’s rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” became a global lament. Slot, speaking to TNT Sports, praised FSG’s swift action: “The owners are often criticized, but what they’ve done—paying Diogo’s wife and children his full contract—is exceptional. It’s not common in football. The grief in this city, the way fans and players came together, it’s why this club is special.” His voice wavered as he recalled the emotional weight of resuming training days after Jota’s funeral in Portugal, attended by the entire squad