World Cup Star Vozinha Finally Lands in Chile to Join Colo Colo
The 40-year-old goalkeeper will undergo medical tests before signing a six-month contract, and Colo-Colo supporters greeted him at the airport.
- Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Evora Dias, known as Vozinha, arrived in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday to join Colo-Colo after documentation delays threatened the transfer. Supporters welcomed him at the airport with flags, banners, and chants.
- The 40-year-old goalkeeper became a standout figure at the World Cup, making historic saves against Spain, Uruguay, and Lionel Messi's Argentina that established him as an international star. His performances helped eliminate Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
- Chilean Football Federation officials unanimously amended regulations on Friday to allow the goalkeeper's nickname, "Grandma," on his jersey, overriding league rules that previously mandated surname usage only. The change ensures Vozinha retains the brand identity that brought him worldwide fame.
- Vozinha will undergo medical examinations on Monday before signing a six-month contract with a 12-month extension option with Colo-Colo. The club aims to use his addition to boost their Copa Libertadores ambitions and secure the Chilean league championship.
- Fan Sebastian Paredes said the goalkeeper must "earn his place" through hard work to "put Chile on the map," as Vozinha's Instagram following has surged to more than 29.5 million. His arrival signals high commercial and competitive expectations for the club's season.
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Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha welcomed by huge crowd ahead of joining new club in Chile
Vozinha arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo in a move that was beset with setbacks after it was announced, which included the Chilean Football Federation having to amend its rules on what name players could have on the back of their shirts.
The goalkeeper of Cape Verde Vozinha has not yet signed his contract with Colo Colo, but the fans are already enthusiastic.
The 40-year-old national goalkeeper of Cape Verde is celebrated on his arrival in Santiago as a real World Cup hero who descends into the lowlands.
The sensation behind the goal at the last World Cup, Vozinha, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, has arrived in Chile by plane, where he will sign a contract with the local club Colo-Colo. The Cape Verdean international was met by a huge crowd of fans at the exit of the airport, who enthusiastically greeted the 40-year-old, who will sign a year and a half long contract with his new employer.
Vozinha became one of the biggest names at the World Cup. The 40-year-old Cape Verdean goalkeeper continues to cause hysteria. There were crazy scenes when he arrived in Chile.
One of the sensations of the 2026 World Cup has a new team. Caboverdian goalkeeper Vozinha will begin his new professional stage at the hands of Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo, the most laureate club in Chile. His incorporation was delayed due to bureaucratic issues that Vozinha had to solve. After the wait, Colo-Colo already announced the signing of the goalkeeper Capeverdian through social networks. In a publication, the Chilean team showed…
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