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Cape Verde Keeper Vozinha Says He Always Believed He Was a ‘Big Club’ Player After Colo-Colo Move
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Cape Verde Keeper Vozinha Says He Always Believed He Was a ‘Big Club’ Player After Colo-Colo Move

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has moved to Chilean club Colo-Colo after his World Cup performances.
  • The 40-year-old, who gained social media attention, played a key role in Cape Verde's World Cup run.
  • Vozinha stated he always believed he was a

Cape Verde's World Cup sensation Vozinha has secured a move to Chilean powerhouse Colo-Colo, fulfilling a lifelong ambition. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, who became a social media star during the tournament, expressed his long-held belief that he was capable of playing for a major club, despite previous stints in less prominent leagues.

Despite playing in smaller leagues for clubs that weren't exactly giants, deep down I always told myself I was a 'big club' player.

— VozinhaVozinha's reflection on his career trajectory and self-belief.

"Despite playing in smaller leagues for clubs that weren't exactly giants, deep down I always told myself I was a 'big club' player," Vozinha told reporters. He cited his crucial role in Cape Verde's historic World Cup journey, where they reached the round of 32 before a narrow defeat to Argentina, as a testament to his capabilities.

So when Colo-Colo came calling, there was no doubt. From day one, I knew where I wanted to play. I received many offers, but Colo-Colo was always the priority.

— VozinhaVozinha explaining his immediate decision to join Colo-Colo.

The move to Colo-Colo, a club with a record 34 Chilean top-flight titles, comes after Vozinha left Portuguese second-tier side Chaves. His career has seen him play in Angola, Cyprus, Moldova, and Slovakia. "So when Colo-Colo came calling, there was no doubt. From day one, I knew where I wanted to play. I received many offers, but Colo-Colo was always the priority," he added.

The World Cup was the best thing that ever happened to me in football, but that is in the past now.

— VozinhaVozinha looking back at his World Cup experience.

Vozinha reflected on Cape Verde's World Cup performance, which included draws against eventual winners Spain, two-time champions Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. "The World Cup was the best thing that ever happened to me in football, but that is in the past now," he said. "Being here representing Colo-Colo -- a massive club with a rich history -- is the highlight of my club career."

Being here representing Colo-Colo -- a massive club with a rich history -- is the highlight of my club career.

— VozinhaVozinha expressing his excitement about his new club.
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