Diogo Jota, Liverpool's moving decision after his death

These are dramatic hours for the world of football, united around the family of Diogo Jota, who died in a dramatic car accident together with his brother André at the age of just 28. The funeral of the Liverpool player, a professional footballer just like his brother, was held in the last few hours and, at the same time, the team he played for made a moving decision.

A sign of closeness to his loved ones that left many fans speechless and in tears.

Diogo Jota's Death, Liverpool's Touching Decision

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota had been with the team since 2020 and his contract was due to expire in 2027. The Reds world has shown, in these dramatic hours, deep affection and closeness to the family of the footballer who passed away and Liverpool has decided, as a club, to intervene by taking an astonishing decision aimed precisely at Jota's close relatives.

In fact, he has decided to continue paying the footballer's salary , which will be paid directly to the family. A salary that, according to Capology and several financial analysts, was equal to approximately 140 thousand pounds per week, equivalent to 162 thousand euros. This is a figure of approximately 6 million euros per year, without considering bonuses: the family will therefore receive a total of 14 million euros from the English club .