At the funeral, Villas-Boas revealed that the club was working with agent Jorge Mendes to bring Jota back to Porto in 2026-27. Villas-Boas had previously discussed this possibility with Jota at his wedding and thought it would be a great opportunity for the fans.
Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, who also played for Porto, are being remembered by the club for their contributions and dedication. Villas-Boas praised Jota as a silent hero who was loved by everyone, not just for his skills on the pitch but also for his kindness off it.
The club also honored André Silva by symbolically returning his membership fees to his family. Villas-Boas intended to leave two membership cards at the funeral as a gesture of respect.
FC Porto's president expressed condolences to Jota's teammates from Liverpool, Wolverhampton, Gondomar, and Penafiel, who also lost a close friend. He urged everyone to take a moment to reflect on this tragic loss.
