Liverpool Show True Class As Arne Slot Confirms Diogo Jota’s Contract Will Be Paid In Full To Family

Football is full of goals, trophies, and drama — but sometimes it’s the moments off the pitch that remind us why this sport is truly called the beautiful game. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the club will honor Diogo Jota’s contract in full following the tragic passing of the Portuguese forward earlier this summer.

On July 3, 2025, Jota tragically lost his life in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva, leaving behind his wife Rute Cardoso and their three children. The football world mourned, with tributes pouring in from fans, players, and clubs across the globe. Yet, in the middle of heartbreak, Liverpool have delivered a gesture that shows football can be about family, unity, and compassion.

A Gesture “Not Normal” In Football

Slot revealed that Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), will pay out the remainder of Jota’s contract to his family — something he described as “not normal” in football. In a world where ownership groups are often criticized, this move has been widely praised as a shining example of empathy and loyalty.

“The way the owners handled this situation is unbelievable,” Slot said in an interview. “By paying his wife and children all the money from the contract, they showed the human side of football. Maybe people think it’s normal, but it is not.”

The City Of Liverpool United In Grief

Fans flooded Anfield and the city streets with flowers, memorials, and tributes to Jota, showing the bond between supporters and players runs much deeper than results on the pitch. Slot admitted he was moved to near tears by the response, saying: “The grief of the city, that is what makes it so special to work at this club.”

Chairman Tom Werner echoed those sentiments, describing Jota as “extraordinary” and “genuinely kind.” He recalled the forward’s passion for gaming, his leadership in tough times, and his role in late-game heroics that kept Liverpool’s title ambitions alive.

Jota’s Legacy Will Live Forever

Though Jota’s career was cut painfully short, his impact will never be forgotten. Beloved by teammates, adored by fans, and respected across the football world, his legacy is now immortalized by Liverpool’s unwavering support for his family.

This act of solidarity has not only set a new standard for how clubs should care for their players beyond the pitch but has also reinforced Liverpool’s identity as more than a club — they are a family.

For the fans, the city, and the Jota family, this gesture ensures that Diogo’s spirit will always be part of Anfield.