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Vozinha's spectacular Colo Colo debut ignites fan frenzy in Chile

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, known as 'Vozinha', received a star's welcome from approximately 30,000 fans at the Estadio Monumental upon his arrival at Colo Colo.
  • The Cape Verdean player, a standout at the 2026 World Cup, signed a six-month contract with an option to extend and was presented with a dramatic entrance by a wingsuit flyer.
  • Vozinha expressed his happiness and gratitude for the warm reception, promising to give his all for the club and aiming to achieve team objectives.

Goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, widely known as 'Vozinha', experienced an unforgettable presentation with Chilean club Colo Colo. The Cape Verdean player, hailed as one of the revelations of the 2026 World Cup, was greeted like a true superstar by an estimated 30,000 fans at the Estadio Monumental.

Vozinha, who has signed for six months with an option to extend his contract until the end of 2027, was the central figure in a ceremony meticulously prepared by the club to celebrate his arrival. The reception was befitting a star, with fans erupting in cheers as he appeared on the pitch, continuing throughout the presentation as he waved to the stands and expressed his gratitude for the affection shown.

I am happy. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your kindness.

— VozinhaThe goalkeeper expressed his feelings from the center of the field after his presentation.

One of the day's highlights was the dramatic descent of his jersey, number 29, bearing the name 'Vozinha,' from the sky. The jersey was delivered by Chilean wingsuit flying athlete Sebastián Álvarez, also known as 'El Ardilla,' who executed a perfect landing on the field. Colo Colo spared no expense, transforming the presentation into a true celebration, showcasing all the titles the club has won throughout its history to welcome the Cape Verdean goalkeeper, considered one of the most high-profile signings in recent years.

The magnitude of the welcome drew comparisons to the presentations of club legends like Matías Fernández and Arturo Vidal. The arrival of Vozinha has ignited immense anticipation among the club's supporters, especially given his stellar performance at the 2026 World Cup, where he was included in the FIFA Fan XI. His presence is seen not only as a strengthening of the team but also as a boost to Colo Colo's international profile. While the club has not officially confirmed his debut date, he is expected to play on August 16 against O’Higgins.

The most important thing is to work every day to honor this jersey, and I hope that at the end of the championship we can achieve all the objectives.

— VozinhaThe player addressed the fans, promising dedication and success.
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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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