‘It’s a joy to see him smile’: Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo not bitter over Diogo Jota’s Liverpool success
Winger joined the Premier League champions this summer and has already scored seven goals for his new side
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Your support makes all the difference.Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed his happiness at seeing Diogo Jota make an impressive start to life at Liverpool.
Wanderers decided to sell the forward to the Premier League champions in a reported £41million deal in September.
Since arriving at Anfield, Jota has scored seven goals, with six of those coming in his last four appearances after his midweek hat-trick against Atalanta in the Champions League.
Nuno insists there is no envy or bitterness on Wolves' part, with the Portuguese coach pleased to see his compatriot and prodigy thriving at his new club.
"We are very happy for Diogo," said Nuno, who also worked with the 23-year-old for one season at Porto.
"He is enjoying his football, enjoying his momentum, he is doing amazing for Liverpool. I think [Liverpool manager, Jurgen] Klopp is really happy with him.
"For us, we worked together for four seasons and when a player goes and succeeds, it makes us happy.
"In the case of Diogo, it's not a surprise. Diogo loves the game, he is committed, he lives for football, he plays and watches all the games.
"I am really happy for Diogo and I hope he continues and enjoys it game by game. It's a joy to see him smile."
Meanwhile, Wolves resume their Premier League campaign against Leicester at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
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