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Vozinha heads to Chile, Colo Colo announces
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Vozinha heads to Chile, Colo Colo announces

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar "Vozinha" Dias is traveling to Chile to finalize a contract with Colo Colo.
  • Vozinha, a standout player in the 2026 World Cup, will sign a six-month deal with the Chilean league leaders.
  • The 40-year-old goalkeeper arrives as a free agent after his contract with Chaves in Portugal expired.

Josimar "Vozinha" Dias, the goalkeeper for the Cape Verde national team and a notable figure from the 2026 World Cup, is en route to Chile to complete his transfer to Colo Colo. The 40-year-old player boarded a flight from Madrid and is expected to arrive in Santiago on Sunday evening, as announced by the club. Vozinha's move to the Chilean league leaders has been anticipated for several days, pending the finalization of his visa paperwork and personal matters.

Vozinha, who was recognized by FIFA as part of the fans' ideal World Cup eleven, is set to sign a six-month contract with Colo Colo. The deal includes an option for a 12-month extension into 2027. The goalkeeper joins the club, known as "El Cacique," as a free agent, having concluded his previous contract with Chaves, a second-division team in Portugal.

A photograph circulating on social media showed Vozinha boarding a plane bound for Santiago, signaling the imminent completion of his transfer. His arrival is expected to bolster Colo Colo's squad as they continue their campaign in the Chilean league.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.