“I will Always Remember this City” – Diogo Jota’s Final Liverpool Interview | OneFootball

Diogo Jota’s Voice Lives On in Liverpool’s Heart

In the streets of Gondomar, Portugal, a boy watched Euro 2004 with wide eyes and a dream tucked under his arm. Fast forward two decades and that boy, Diogo Jota, lifted the Premier League trophy in front of a sea of red under Arne Slot’s triumphant reign. What a journey it was.

Liverpool have released a heartbreaking tribute video, capturing Jota in his own words, reflecting on football, family and the club that gave him a second home. With emotion in every syllable, his voice speaks volumes. This isn’t a story of goals or stats. This is legacy.

“I just wanted to be there,” he said, when recalling his earliest ambitions. “I didn’t even imagine to win it.” Modest, grounded, grateful. That was Jota.

A Career Built on Steps, Not Leaps

Jota spoke of his first days in English football at Wolves as “the first step”, before describing his Liverpool move as “another phase, another level, another step”. He didn’t skip stages. He worked, climbed, earned it all.

From the moment he arrived at Anfield, there was no pretence. He got it. He understood what it meant to wear that shirt. “Now I’m one of you,” he said when he signed. That line landed with impact, but it was more than a quote – it was a contract with the Kop.

And then came the line that’ll stick with fans forever:

“It is a remarkable achievement for a small guy that came from Gondomar, where I had this dream…”

Family, Faith, Football

Beyond the pitch, Jota grew roots in Liverpool. His family blossomed here, with his three children born in the city. “I will always remember this city, this club. My three kids were born here. It changed my life completely,” he said.

The emotion behind those words hits even harder in the wake of this week’s tragedy. As fans gather at Anfield and across the globe to pay tribute, the words Jota left behind carry a weight few others could manage. They are honest, raw and full of love.

Jota’s Final Word Belongs to Us All

There’s a stillness that lingers when the video ends. Not silence, but a pause to take it all in. For all the goals and moments he gave Liverpool, this final message might be his most meaningful.

“It’s a moment that I will cherish forever,” he said of winning the title.

So will we, Diogo. So will we.