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Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Set to Join Colo Colo After Personal Delay

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Goalkeeper Vozinha, a standout for Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup, is set to join Chilean club Colo Colo after a delay due to personal matters.
  • His arrival was announced in August 2026, but personal issues postponed his joining the team, leading to speculation about a move to Moroccan football, which his agent denied.
  • Vozinha will undergo medical examinations on August 3rd and train with the team on August 4th, and notably, he has received special approval to use his nickname on his jersey.

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained recognition for his performances during the 2026 World Cup, is finally ready to join his new team, Colo Colo of Chile. His transfer, announced in August 2026, experienced delays attributed to personal reasons, sparking rumors of a potential move to Moroccan clubs, which were subsequently denied by his agent.

Vozinha's journey to Chile was confirmed on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, with posts on his Instagram stories indicating a new chapter was beginning. Football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano also reported Vozinha's departure, sharing a photo of him and his agent, Bernardo Vasconcelos, on a flight to Santiago, Chile.

the arrival of the goalkeeper to Araucanian lands was delayed due to personal reasons.

— Bernardo VasconcelosVozinha's agent, explaining the delay in the goalkeeper's transfer to Colo Colo.

Colo Colo anticipates Vozinha's arrival at 7:30 PM local time. He is scheduled for medical examinations on August 3rd, followed by his first training session on August 4th. The club had previously confirmed his signing, stating he had the necessary work authorization and visa but needed to resolve individual matters before his arrival.

A unique aspect of Vozinha's transfer is the approval to wear his nickname on his jersey. Initially, Chilean football regulations reportedly prohibited such personalizations. However, the National Association of Professional Football (ANFP) granted Vozinha an extraordinary exception, allowing him to display his nickname, a testament to his status following his World Cup heroics where he was instrumental in Cape Verde reaching the Round of 16.

he already had work authorization and a visa, but had to resolve individual issues before arriving.

— Jaime PizarroA Colo Colo executive, confirming Vozinha's readiness to join the team.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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