Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Completes Transfer to Chilean Powerhouse Colo-Colo

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, popularly called Vozinha, completed his transfer to Chilean giants Colo-Colo on Sunday night after repeatedly postponing his arrival and competing with Moroccan side Berkane for his signature. The 40-year-old arrived in Santiago, where the club obtained a waiver to let him wear the nickname “Vozinha” on his shirt, bypassing a local rule against nicknames. Reports suggest his contract will place him near the top of the club’s wage bill as Colo-Colo leads the Chilean league and aims to return to the Copa Libertadores.

Vozinha earned acclaim at the recent World Cup, helping Cape Verde reach the round of 32 and delivering a notable performance against Argentina. His Instagram following surged from about 50,000 to nearly 30 million following a viral campaign, surpassing many Brazilian Série A clubs. He joins a squad seeking to capitalize on his experience and growing global profile.