Liverpool FC continues to pay widow of Diogo Jota (†28) his full salary

Following the sudden death of Diogo Jota , Liverpool FC is making a remarkable gesture. The English Premier League club is paying out the remaining two years of his contract in full to Jota's family, according to Portuguese media, including Record .

The Portuguese international was under contract with the "Reds" until 2027 and, according to media reports, earned approximately €583,000 a month. Jota earned €583,000 a month at Liverpool, which equates to an annual salary of approximately €7 million. Since his contract still had two years to run, Jota's widow, who paid tribute at his funeral , will receive a total of around €14 million.

Diogo Jota's number 20 jersey will be permanently retired by Liverpool FC. The club has decided to retire and "immortalize" Jota's jersey number as a special tribute to his achievements—particularly his contribution to the 2024/25 Premier League title.

Diogo Jota and his brother were buried on Saturday, July 5, in their hometown of Gondomar – where he took his first steps in football, found his great love Rute Cardoso and recently married.

Diogo Jota's funeral in Gondomar was attended by numerous current and former Liverpool FC players, as well as coaches and club officials. Captain Virgil van Dijk was particularly emotional, carrying a floral arrangement in the shape of a Liverpool shirt with Jota's number 20 on the back. Andrew Robertson and coach Arne Slot were also present to pay their respects to Jota.

Neither Portugal's football icon Cristiano Ronaldo nor Jürgen Klopp, the former successful Liverpool FC coach and one-time mentor to Diogo Jota, were among the mourners. As the British "Daily Mirror" reports, Ronaldo did not want to be the center of attention with his presence – out of respect for the deceased and his grieving relatives.

Farewell ceremony disrupted: police operation at Diogo Jota's funeral .