Pedro Neto has revealed he wants to win the Club World Cup with Chelsea in tribute to Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away last week.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Neto wants to commemorate JotaLiverpool star died in car crashChelsea reached CWC final with Fluminense winFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Liverpool star Jota tragically passed away with his brother Andre Silva last week in a car crash that has prompted an outpouring of grief throughout the football world. Neto and Jota were team-mates at Wolves and with the Portugal national team, with both in the squad that won the Nations League back in June.
AdvertisementGetty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Neto has helped Chelsea reach the Club World Cup final in the United States, with the Blues most recently beating Fluminense in New York, and the 25-year-old has revealed he wants to win the competition and dedicate the triumph to his friend.
WHAT NETO SAID
Neto told reporters: “It’s been really difficult in the last few days and I just want to leave a message that this final is for him and his brother.
“It’s a really tough time for me, it’s difficult to speak about it and let’s hope I can do it for him.
“I want to dedicate this final to him and his family and show my support in these difficult times for them.”
DID YOU KNOW?
Neto and Jota played together for the last time in December last year during Portugal's 3-1 Nations League victory over Poland.