Jota’s return did not happen: unexpected statement from the “Porto” president

For the Portuguese football community, this news was a real shock: “Porto” president Andre Villas-Boas openly admitted that the hopes of the fans did not come true, reported Liverpool Echo. According to him, the club was in serious negotiations with agent Jorge Mendes about bringing Diogo Jota back to “Porto”, but the fatal road accident on July 3 completely erased these opportunities.

Villas-Boas: “We were working on Jota’s transfer, and his return could have taken place in the 2026/2027 season. I considered it important to deliver this news to Jota’s wedding through Jorge Mendes. Unfortunately, these talks now have lost their meaning, and the dream of all “Porto” fans has become unattainable,” he said.

It is known that throughout his career, Diogo Jota has played for “Pacos de Ferreira”, “Atletico”, “Porto”, “Wolverhampton”, and in recent years for “Liverpool”. His return to the Portuguese grand club was expected to be a major event for the whole country.

The football community and “Porto” fans received this loss with great sorrow. Officials note that Jota’s contribution to football and the Portuguese club will never be forgotten.

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