I'm heartbroken. Klopp mourns the death of Jota...I couldn't get on the plane because I had lung surgery

Jul 04, 2025

I'm heartbroken. Klopp mourns the death of Jota...I couldn't get on the plane because I had lung surgery
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I'm heartbroken. Klopp mourns the death of Jota...I couldn't get on the plane because I had lung surgery
Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp said goodbye to Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car accident.

Germany's Bild reported on the 3rd (Korea time) "Jürgen Klopp delivered an emotional goodbye to Diogo Jota"

"When I heard of Jota and his brother Andre's death, my heart was broken," Klopp said on his social network service. "Jota was not only a great footballer, but a great friend, a loving and loving husband and father. "




Klopp also says "We will miss you so much" and sends my prayers to Rutte (Jota's wife), children, family, friends, and everyone who loved them. Rest in peace Jota."

Jota, a Portuguese soccer player for Liverpool in the English Premier League (EPL), was killed in a traffic accident in Spain. Coach Klopp signed Jota to Liverpool in 2020.

Jota has scored 56 goals in a total of 145 games in four years under Klopp. He lifted the FA Cup in 2022 with Klopp and the League Cup in the same year and 2024.




I'm heartbroken. Klopp mourns the death of Jota...I couldn't get on the plane because I had lung surgery
I'm heartbroken. Klopp mourns the death of Jota...I couldn't get on the plane because I had lung surgery
I'm heartbroken. Klopp mourns the death of Jota...I couldn't get on the plane because I had lung surgery
Klopp has often praised Jota during his time with Liverpool. Klopp said "A striker has to defend as well. Jota is really good at that. That's why he's a valuable player for us."

I also admired Jota's performance. Klopp has been completely in love with him since he first saw him at Wolverhampton. Jota's understanding of the game is different."

Jota experienced a Premier League victory after Klopp left Liverpool.




Jota lifted the trophy after new coach Arne Slot took over in the 2024-2025 season. In that season, Jota played in 37 games and contributed to the championship by scoring nine goals and four assists.

In addition to Klopp, British Crown Prince William and Portuguese Football Association President Pedro Proensa expressed condolences over Jota's death.

Jota and his brother were reportedly heading to Santander, a northern Spanish port city, on a Lamborghini on a highway near Palacios de Sanabria at 12:30 a.m. Jota's vehicle left the road due to tire damage while overtaking the car in front of it, and a fire broke out in the vehicle later.

According to some Portuguese media reports, Jota was not encouraged to board a plane after recently undergoing lung surgery, so he was traveling to catch a ferry.

Jota married longtime lover Rutte Cardoso on the 22nd of last month and had three children. Jota recently shared her joy with fans by posting pictures of her wedding on her SNS.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.