Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper who become something of a sensation at this summers World Cup, is set to sign for Chilean club Colo Colo. The 40-year-old produced a string of memorable saves most notably in the goalless draw against eventual winners Spain as World Cup debutants Cape Verde reached the last 32, where they narrowly fell to finalists Argentina after extra-time. Vozinha, real name Josimar Jose Evora Dias, quickly garnered legendary status, garnering a string of new admirers, not to mention a few dozen million additional Instagram followers. And now it appears he has found new employers, with Colo Colo club president Anibal Mosa seemingly announcing the deal ahead of the teams match against Deportes Limache on Friday.Vozinha will be a Colo Colo player, Mosa said. In the coming days he will travel to Chile, undergo the usual medical examinations and then be presented here at the Estadio Monumental. Although the deal has yet to be finalised, Colo Colo teased the signing on social media with an image appearing to show the veteran goalkeepers trademark curly hair.Vozinha, who was voted by fans into the World Cup team of the tournament, had been looking for a new club after his contract with Portuguese second-division side Chaves expired at the end of last season.It now seems he will join a club widely regarded as the most successful in Chilean football history. Topics Cape Verde national football team Vozinha World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read 2026 World Cup: Rating the 5 biggest achievers and underperformers at this summers tournament Mitch Fretton 21st July, 2026 IShowSpeed plays football in World Cup 2026 video as Cristiano Ronaldo fan faces JasonTheWeen, Marlon, Sean Garnier, Zias, Brittany Isenhour and Freda Ayisi: Shout out to FIFA Ben Miller 21st July, 2026 Argentina star attacks unfounded conspiracy theories over World Cup: I see how many people hoped for this defeat Ben Miller 21st July, 2026 Lamine Yamal trolls Argentina as Spain mock World Cup final fighting: Event of the year Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 Lionel Messi breaks silence on immense pain of World Cup final result: I want to congratulate Spain Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full results, dates, games, fixtures and schedule from FIFA football finals Ben Miller 20th July, 2026
