Speaking at the funeral, Villas-Boas explained that the club had been working with agent Jorge Mendes to bring Jota back to FC Porto in 2026-27. This plan would have allowed Jota to return to his roots and give back to the fans who loved him.
AVB also spoke about Jota's dedication to the club and its values, both on and off the pitch. He remembered Jota as a silent hero and a partner of FC Porto, who was involved with the club's Esports team.
Regarding Jota's membership status, Villas-Boas stated that although he was not a member of the club, Jota became one posthumously. The club also symbolically returned André Silva's membership fees to his family.
AVB expressed his condolences to Jota's teammates, friends, and family, as well as the fans who were affected by his loss.