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Liverpool To Pay Late Striker Diogo Jota’s Full Contract to His Family
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that the club will honour the late Diogo Jota’s contract by paying the remaining wages to his family.
Jota tragically lost his life in a car accident in Northern Spain on July 3, alongside his brother, Andre Silva. He was 28 years old and left behind his wife, Rute Cardoso, and their three young children.
The Portugal international, who joined Liverpool in 2020, was earning about £140,000 a week and still had two years left on his contract, worth close to £14 million. According to Slot, the club’s owners have decided to ensure that Jota’s family receives the full amount.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Slot praised the gesture, saying: “I was proud of how the fans responded, but the ownership too. People often criticise owners, like they do managers, but in this case the way they handled the situation is really special. Paying his wife and children all the money left on his deal is something many might assume is normal, but in football, it rarely happens.”
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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