The new team of World Cup phenomenon goalkeeper Vozinha surprises everyone

The new destination for 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the standout names in Cape Verde's remarkable performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has been confirmed. The experienced shot-stopper has reached an agreement with Chilean side Colo Colo.

Having left Portuguese second-tier side Chaves before the tournament, Vozinha became one of the most talked-about players for Cape Verde, who were competing in the World Cup for the first time. His performance was particularly noted for keeping a clean sheet against champions Spain and for his efforts in the round of 32 match against finalists Argentina, which went into extra time.

Vozinha's rise on the pitch was also reflected on social media. It is reported that the experienced goalkeeper, who had approximately 50 thousand followers on Instagram before the Spain match, saw his follower count reach approximately 30 million after the tournament. Vozinha was also selected for the World Cup dream team, determined by the votes of FIFA fans.

COLO COLO ANNOUNCES TRANSFER

The transfer of Vozinha, who was a free agent, was announced by Colo Colo via social media. In their post, the Chilean club stated, "Welcome Vozinha, we are waiting for you at the Monumental Stadium."

According to an ESPN report, the 40-year-old goalkeeper has signed a 1.5-year contract with Colo Colo, with an option for an additional year. An official signing ceremony for the experienced keeper is expected to be held in front of fans shortly.

Colo Colo is currently leading the Chilean Premier League with 39 points after 16 weeks. The capital city team is 13 points ahead of their closest rival, Universidad Catolica, who have a game in hand.

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