OTD: Wolves hit the jackpot with Diogo Jota signing

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Alex Mott·25 July 2025

OTD: Wolves hit the jackpot with Diogo Jota signing

It's an incredibly sad anniversary for Wolves on Friday with the club looking back on the eighth anniversary of Diogo Jota joining the Molineux outfit.

🗓️ On this day in 2017, Wolves announced the loan signing of Diogo Jota, before making the deal permanent in 2018. 🇵🇹 You are forever in our mind, Diogo ❤️ 🙏🏼 #WWFC | #Wolves
– Friday, 25 July 2025

Jota tragically passed away alongside his brother André Silva earlier this month in a car accident.

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And before the Liverpool striker was starring at Anfield, he became a fan favourite at Wolves.

And Diogo Jota hit a hat-trick! 💫 📅 @wlv_uni | #OnThisDay
– Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Jota spent three years in the Black Country but netted 44 goals in his 131 appearances.

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And it was on this day in 2017 that Wolves paid Porto a bargain €14m for his services.

A player that will never, ever be forgotten

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