Vozinha Joins Colo-Colo After World Cup Success

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha arrives in Chile to finalize his move to Colo-Colo amid excitement from fans.

Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha has finally landed in Santiago to complete his transfer to Chilean giants Colo-Colo following weeks of administrative delays. The 40-year-old goalkeeper arrived to a hero’s welcome at the airport, where hundreds of jubilant supporters gathered to celebrate his marquee mid-season signing.

Colo-Colo officially announced the signing of 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Evora Dias, better known as Vozinha, on July 24 from Portuguese second-tier club Chaves. However, a series of documentation issues and personal matters delayed his arrival on three separate occasions, raising concerns among management. The veteran goalkeeper finally landed at Santiago airport on Sunday evening and was greeted by crowds of supporters carrying flags, banners, and drums.

Upon arriving in Chile, Vozinha expressed his gratitude for the patience shown by the loyal Colo-Colo supporters who awaited his arrival. His remarkable performance at the World Cup, where he kept eventual champions Spain scoreless, catapulted him to fame, earning him tens of millions of social media followers. Notably, the Chilean Football Federation even amended its jersey regulations to allow him to wear his moniker ‘Vozinha.’

With this signing, Colo-Colo aims to secure the league title and bolster their continental ambitions in the upcoming Copa Libertadores. Supporter Sebastian Paredes shared his excitement: “The Colo Colo family and all of Chile are eagerly waiting. Now he has to earn his place at Colo Colo through talent, dedication, hard work, commitment, and by winning over the fans. Hopefully, he’ll be a great signing and help put Chile on the map.”

Vozinha is scheduled to undergo medical examinations on Monday before signing an initial six-month contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Colo-Colo management plans to officially present the goalkeeper to the public on Tuesday, coinciding with his first training session. This signing is expected to further consolidate the club’s dominance at the top of the Chilean Premier Division ahead of crucial fixtures in the second half of the season.