Villas-Boas explained that the club had been working with agent Jorge Mendes to re-sign Diogo Jota as early as 2026-27. He had even discussed the possibility with Diogo Jota at his wedding, and it was a dream for many Porto fans to see the player return to the club.

AVB also shared kind words about Diogo Jota, describing him as a "silent hero" who was loved by everyone at the club. He praised Diogo's commitment to the team and his charitable work off the pitch. Villas-Boas also mentioned that Diogo Jota was a partner of the club's Esports team and would be remembered fondly.

As for André Silva, Villas-Boas revealed that the club had symbolically recovered his membership fees and given them to his family. The club had also intended to leave two membership cards at the funeral, but instead, Villas-Boas did it himself as chairman of the board.

AVB ended his speech by offering condolences to everyone who knew Diogo Jota and his brother, including their teammates from Liverpool, Wolverhampton, and other clubs. He called the loss "tragic" and asked for a moment of reflection.