At the funeral, Villas-Boas mentioned that the club had been working with agent Jorge Mendes on a plan to bring Diogo Jota back to FC Porto in 2026-27. However, this plan will not come to fruition due to Jota's untimely passing.

Villas-Boas expressed his appreciation for Diogo Jota's contributions to the club, both on and off the pitch. He described Jota as a "silent hero" who embodied the values of FC Porto. Villas-Boas also highlighted Jota's involvement with the club's Esports team, and his connection to the fans.

Regarding Diogo Jota's membership status, Villas-Boas stated that he has become a member of the club posthumously. He also revealed that the club had planned to return André Silva's membership fees to his family as a gesture of respect.

Villas-Boas extended his condolences to Jota's teammates from various clubs, including Liverpool, Wolverhampton, and P. Ferrreira, who also lost a friend in the tragic accident.

He concluded by expressing his hope that the club's members would understand the club's intentions and respect the families' loss.