World Cup star 'Vozinha' signs with Colo Colo, massive fan welcome planned
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- Goalkeeper Josimar 'Vozinha' Évora Dias, a revelation from the 2026 World Cup, has signed a six-month contract with Chilean club Colo Colo.
- The club is preparing a massive fan reception for the 40-year-old Cape Verdean player at the Estadio Monumental.
- Vozinha's arrival has generated significant excitement, with his Instagram following soaring after his World Cup performances.
Chilean club Colo Colo is set to unveil its latest signing, goalkeeper Josimar 'Vozinha' Évora Dias, with a spectacular fan reception planned at the Estadio Monumental. Vozinha, who gained global recognition for his standout performances in the 2026 World Cup with the debutant Cape Verde national team, has officially signed a six-month contract with the option to extend.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper successfully passed his medical examinations and has already donned the Colo Colo jersey. The club officially announced his arrival on Instagram, where posts related to his signing have garnered over four million views, underscoring the immense anticipation surrounding his move. 'Vozinha is now a 'Cacique'!' the club declared, welcoming him to the 'Colocolina family.'
Vozinha's contract is for six months, with a potential 12-month extension through 2027. He will reportedly earn $30,000 per month, having arrived as a free agent after his contract with Portuguese second-division club Chaves concluded. He is scheduled for his first training session with the squad on Tuesday morning, followed by a press conference at noon.
Vozinha is now a 'Cacique'!
The club is organizing a grand welcome for Wednesday evening, aiming to replicate the fervor seen during the return of Chilean football idol Arturo Vidal in 2024. While his debut date is not officially confirmed, speculation suggests it could be during Colo Colo's home match on August 16 against O’Higgins. Vozinha's name will appear on his jersey after the National Professional Football Association of Chile (ANFP) approved its use, despite regulations typically prohibiting nicknames.
His World Cup heroics, including remarkable saves against Spain and Argentina, captured international attention, leading to nearly 30 million new Instagram followers. Vozinha was also named in the FIFA Fan XI for the tournament. He joins Colo Colo, a club boasting the most domestic titles and the 1991 Copa Libertadores championship, marking a significant step in his career after playing for clubs in Angola, Moldova, Portugal, Cyprus, and Slovakia.
Together with our president, Aníbal Mosa, Vozinha signed his contract and officially became a new Colo Colo player. Welcome to the Colocolina family!
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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