Diogo Jota Goes to Heaven, Remains Wolverhampton History Hall of Fame Induction
Jul 18, 2025
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Wolverhampton announced on the 18th (Korea time) that Jota was inducted into the Club Hall of Fame. Jota first joined Wolverhampton on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2017 and made a full transfer the following year. He scored 44 goals in 131 games for Wolverhampton before leaving for Liverpool in 2020. In the 2018-2019 season, the first year of his complete transfer, he contributed to the team's advance to the Europa League as seventh in the league. However, he died in a car accident while traveling in a vehicle with his brother Andre in Samora, Spain, 10 days after the wedding.
Hall of Fame induction is usually made after a long period of discussion. In the case of Jota, the time spent in Wolverhampton is not long. However, Wolverhampton made a unanimous decision to donate, reflecting the sadness of football fans and Jota's legacy. Wolverhampton revealed the background of the induction, saying: "'The decision takes into account the extraordinary achievements Jota has made at the club and the profound trend his death has had on the world of football.'"
Wolverhampton plans to hold an event to commemorate Jota's death in a preseason game against Celta Vigo on the 9th of next month and a home game in the first round of the 2025-2026 Premier League against Manchester City on August 17.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
