Vozinha, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper who gained international attention during his nation's maiden World Cup appearance, has signed with Chilean powerhouse Colo-Colo after rejecting multiple offers from other clubs.
Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha has completed a move to Chilean side Colo-Colo, choosing the South American club over several competing offers. The 40-year-old indicated that his decision was straightforward once Colo-Colo expressed interest, stating that despite his career in smaller leagues, he maintained confidence in his ability to perform at a higher level.
Vozinha gained prominence during Cape Verde's debut World Cup campaign, where he played an instrumental role in helping the small African island nation advance from the group stage. Cape Verde drew against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia to finish second in their group before losing to Argentina in the round of 32. His performances during the tournament generated significant attention on social media, introducing the veteran goalkeeper to a global audience.
The goalkeeper joined Colo-Colo from Portuguese second-tier club Chaves, bringing experience from multiple countries including Angola, Cyprus, Moldova, and Slovakia. Colo-Colo, one of Chile's most successful football institutions with 34 top-flight titles, represents a significant step in Vozinha's club career. The goalkeeper described his World Cup participation as transformative for his career while emphasizing his enthusiasm for representing the historically prominent Chilean club.
