Vozinha, Cape Verde's World Cup Star, Signs With Colo Colo

WHO:

The Financial Express - Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, also known as Josimar José Évora Dias, is 40 years old.

KFOX - Aníbal Mosa is the president of Colo Colo.

Yahoo Sports Canada - Vozinha is referred to as a national hero of Cape Verde.

WHAT:

The Financial Express - Aníbal Mosa stated, "Vozinha's World Cup performances showed he deserved the move, while acknowledging the signing also carried marketing appeal for the Chilean side."

The Big Lead - Vozinha's transfer is through 2027.

Yahoo Sports Canada - Colo Colo currently sits 13 points clear of second place, with a record of 13 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in their season.

FOX Sports - Vozinha made his professional debut at age 25 with Progresso in Angola.

FOX Sports - Vozinha's social media following grew from 50,000 to over 29 million during the World Cup.

The Financial Express - Vozinha was voted into FIFA's fan-selected World Cup dream team after helping Cape Verde hold eventual champions Spain to a goalless draw and pushing eventual runners-up Argentina into extra time in the last 32.

The Big Lead - Vozinha's transfer documents are expected to be signed over the weekend.

Yahoo Sports Canada - Vozinha recorded 18 saves across four matches during the World Cup, with a save percentage of 78.3%.

The Financial Express - Aníbal Mosa stated, "Vozinha will be a Colo Colo player. In the coming days he will travel to Chile, undergo the usual medical examinations and then be presented here at the Estadio Monumental."

Наша Ніва - Vozinha's transfer documents are expected to be signed over the weekend.

Yahoo Sports Canada - Colo Colo currently sits 13 points clear of second place, with a record of 13 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in their season.

The Big Lead - Vozinha will play under Argentine head coach Fernando Ortiz at Colo Colo.

AP News - Vozinha was included in the top ten best footballers of the World Cup, ranking seventh between Rodri and Harry Kane, with Lionel Messi taking first place.

The Financial Express - Vozinha has reached an agreement to join Chilean side Colo Colo.

The Big Lead - The verbal agreement for Vozinha's transfer is through 2027.

AP News - Vozinha was named to FIFA's official Team of the Tournament at the 2026 World Cup.

Yahoo Sports Canada - Vozinha recorded 18 saves across four matches during the World Cup, with a save percentage of 78.3%.

FOX Sports - Vozinha made seven saves in a goalless draw against Spain and eight saves in a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina.

WHERE:

The Financial Express - Vozinha will travel to Chile to join Colo Colo.

KDBC - The official presentation of Vozinha will take place at the Estadio Monumental in Chile.

WHEN:

The Financial Express - The signing is expected to be finalized over the weekend.

The Big Lead - Colo Colo is currently first in the standings with 39 points and has yet to suffer a defeat in the ongoing season.

WHY:

KFOX - Aníbal Mosa stated that Vozinha's strong World Cup performance justified the signing and that it carries marketing appeal for Colo Colo.

FOX Sports - The signing is expected to bring a new fan base to Colo Colo, as Vozinha's social media following grew from 50,000 to over 29 million during the World Cup.

HOW:

KFOX - The signing was teased by the club on social media with an image appearing to show the veteran goalkeeper's trademark curly hair.

Наша Ніва - An oral agreement on the transfer of the Cape Verdean goalkeeper has already been reached. The documents still need to be signed.

Наша Ніва - An oral agreement on the transfer has been reached, with documents pending signature.

The Big Lead - Vozinha will undergo a medical examination before being officially unveiled by Colo Colo.

Colo Colo has officially signed goalkeeper Vozinha, whose impressive World Cup performances not only showcased his talent but also brought significant marketing appeal for the Chilean club. The transfer agreement extends through 2027, and the team currently leads the league with a remarkable record of 13 wins, no draws, and 3 losses, sitting 13 points clear of second place. Vozinha, who made his professional debut at age 25 with Progresso in Angola, saw his social media following skyrocket from 50,000 to over 29 million during the World Cup, further highlighting his rising star.