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World Cup Star Vozinha Joins Chilean Giants Colo Colo

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  • Cape Verde's goalkeeper Josimar Dias, known as Vozinha, has signed with Chilean club Colo Colo after his standout World Cup performances.
  • The 40-year-old became a breakout star, impressing against Spain and Argentina, and his social media following surged.
  • Colo Colo's president confirmed Vozinha will travel to Chile for medicals and presentation, noting the signing boosts commercial appeal.

Cape Verde's World Cup sensation, goalkeeper Josimar Dias, widely known as Vozinha, is set to join Chilean football giants Colo Colo. The 40-year-old shot-stopper captured global attention with his remarkable displays during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, notably against eventual champions Spain and finalists Argentina.

Colo Colo teased the signing with an image of the veteran goalkeeper's distinctive curly hair, posting "Bienvenido. Welcome. Bem-vindo. We look forward to seeing you at the Monumental Stadium." The announcement has generated significant excitement among Colo Colo fans and Chilean football enthusiasts, particularly as the national team did not qualify for the tournament.

Bienvenido. Welcome. Bem-vindo. We look forward to seeing you at the Monumental Stadium.

— Colo ColoThe club's social media post teasing the signing of Vozinha.

Aníbal Mosa, president of Blanco y Negro, the company managing Colo Colo, confirmed Vozinha's impending arrival. "Vozinha is going to be a Colo Colo player. In the next few days, he will travel to Chile, undergo the necessary medical examinations, and then be presented here at the Estadio Monumental," Mosa stated. He added that Vozinha's World Cup heroics earned him the move and would also enhance the club's commercial appeal.

Vozinha, who previously played for Portuguese second-tier side Chaves, was recognized in FIFA's fan-selected World Cup Dream Team. He captained Cape Verde in their impressive tournament debut, where they held Spain to a draw and pushed Argentina to extra time in the Round of 32. His performance saw his social media following skyrocket from under 50,000 to nearly 29 million.

Vozinha is going to be a Colo Colo player. In the next few days, he will travel to Chile, undergo the necessary medical examinations, and then be presented here at the Estadio Monumental.

— Aníbal MosaColo Colo's president confirming the transfer details.
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