Liverpool to Honor Jota with Shirt Retirement and Full Pay.
Liverpool has remained steadfast in its admiration and support for the Portuguese football legend since his sad demise. According to the Portuguese daily Record, the club will pay Diogo Jota’s family the full amount owed for the final two years of his contract. The football finance website Capology estimates Jota’s base yearly salary at $995,000.
In addition, the team announced on Thursday that it would retire Jota’s number 20 shirt from his time at Anfield, which delighted many fans. The gesture has far greater importance now that Liverpool has won the Premier League for the twentieth time.
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Liverpool’s decision to honor Diogo Jota‘s professionalism, devotion, and love for the team while providing much-needed support to his family at this difficult time is unquestionably a heartfelt and respectful one.
After Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a horrific accident, the football world is still in shock. The former Liverpool star and his family received thousands of condolences and tributes at the funeral, which was conducted at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Portugal, as well as outside Anfield.
Members of the Portuguese national team, old teammates, and other prominent athletes attended the funeral this Saturday. Liverpool made sure they had a big presence at the tearful ceremony by booking a special flight to Portugal so that players and staff could attend the funeral.
Liverpool to Honor Jota with Shirt Retirement and Full Pay after his passing, marking a touching tribute to the late Portuguese footballer.
