Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in northern Spain in July last year. A police investigation concluded that a tyre blowout while Jota attempted to overtake another vehicle caused the crash. The Lamborghini Huracan carrying Jota and his brother veered off the road and burst into flames.
Jota had been advised against flying after lung surgery and was driving to Santander at the time of the crash. 5 million. Jota's weekly wage was around £140,000, with two years remaining on his contract due to expire in 2027.
The Club was deeply saddened by the tragic passing of first team player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Their deaths had a profound impact on the Club, the footballing community, and supporters around the world.
4 million impairment of remaining registration costs for Jota and other associated costs in the reporting period ending 31 May 2026. In a tribute in the club's financial accounts, Liverpool described Jota's death as an 'immeasurable' loss. The club stated, 'The Club was deeply saddened by the tragic passing of first team player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.
' Manager Arne Slot said last summer that Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group would honour Jota's contract.
In accordance with financial reporting standards, the club expects to recognise the financial impact, including a £14.4million impairment of remaining registration costs for Diogo and other associated costs, in the reporting period ending 31 May 2026.