World Cup Hero Vozinha Set For Colo Colo Move After Stellar Tournament
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Josimar Dias, popularly known as Vozinha, is set to join Chilean powerhouse Colo Colo after his outstanding displays at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 40-year-old veteran emerged as one of the tournament's surprise stars, delivering a string of exceptional performances against eventual champions Spain and defending champions Argentina. His heroics won praise from fans and pundits around the world.
Although the transfer has not yet been officially finalised, Colo Colo has strongly hinted at the signing by posting an image on social media featuring what appeared to be the goalkeeper's trademark curly hair alongside a welcome message.
Club president Aníbal Mosa later confirmed that Vozinha would travel to Chile in the coming days to undergo medical examinations before completing the move and being unveiled at the Estadio Monumental.
Mosa explained that the goalkeeper's remarkable World Cup campaign convinced the club to sign him, adding that his arrival is also expected to boost Colo Colo's global profile.
Vozinha became a fan favourite after helping World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold eventual champions Spain to a goalless draw and pushing eventual runners-up Argentina into extra time before the African side narrowly lost 3-2 in the Round of 32.
The experienced goalkeeper captained Cape Verde throughout their memorable debut campaign and was rewarded with a place in FIFA's fan-selected World Cup Dream Team.
His performances also transformed his popularity off the pitch, with his social media following reportedly soaring from fewer than 50,000 before the tournament to nearly 29 million after the World Cup.
The 40-year-old veteran emerged as one of the tournament's surprise stars, delivering a string of exceptional performances against eventual champions Spain and defending champions Argentina. His heroics won praise from fans and pundits around the world.
Although the transfer has not yet been officially finalised, Colo Colo has strongly hinted at the signing by posting an image on social media featuring what appeared to be the goalkeeper's trademark curly hair alongside a welcome message.
Club president Aníbal Mosa later confirmed that Vozinha would travel to Chile in the coming days to undergo medical examinations before completing the move and being unveiled at the Estadio Monumental.
Mosa explained that the goalkeeper's remarkable World Cup campaign convinced the club to sign him, adding that his arrival is also expected to boost Colo Colo's global profile.
Vozinha became a fan favourite after helping World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold eventual champions Spain to a goalless draw and pushing eventual runners-up Argentina into extra time before the African side narrowly lost 3-2 in the Round of 32.
The experienced goalkeeper captained Cape Verde throughout their memorable debut campaign and was rewarded with a place in FIFA's fan-selected World Cup Dream Team.
His performances also transformed his popularity off the pitch, with his social media following reportedly soaring from fewer than 50,000 before the tournament to nearly 29 million after the World Cup.
