Vozinha to sign for Colo Colo after stellar World Cup

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to arrive in Chile on Thursday to complete his move to Colo Colo, club president Anibal Mosa said on Wednesday.

Vozinha (front C), goalkeeper of Cape Verde, waves his hand after the group H match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium, Miami, the United States, June 21, 2026. /Xinhua

The 40-year-old had been due to arrive in Santiago on Tuesday but had to postpone his flight due to visa processing delays.

"He should be traveling tomorrow morning from Madrid to Santiago, arriving around 8:00 p.m.," Mosa told reporters.

Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, arrives as a free agent after his contract with Portuguese second-division side Chaves expired in June.

Mosa had already confirmed that an in-principle agreement had been reached last week, without providing details of the contract.

Vozinha was one of the standout players of the World Cup in June and July, helping Cabo Verde reach the knockout stage at its first appearance at the tournament.

Its run ended in the round of 32, when it pushed Argentina to extra time before falling 3-2.

The veteran kept a clean sheet in his team's goalless draw with eventual champion Spain in their opener before repeating the feat in the final group stage match against Saudi Arabia.

Colo Colo is currently top of Chile's top-flight standings as it seeks a 35th league title.