Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias, widely known as Vozinha, is set to join Chilean football powerhouse Colo Colo after his remarkable performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 40-year-old veteran emerged as one of the tournament’s surprise stars, delivering a series of impressive displays against eventual champions Spain and defending champions Argentina.
While the transfer has not yet been officially completed, Colo Colo hinted at the move on Friday by sharing an image believed to feature Vozinha’s trademark curly hair.
“Bienvenido. Welcome. Bem-vindo. We look forward to seeing you at the Monumental Stadium,” the club posted on its social media platforms, sparking excitement among supporters and Chilean football fans.
Chile, meanwhile, missed out on qualification for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup, making the arrival of an international star of Vozinha’s profile even more significant for local fans.
Reuters reported that Aníbal Mosa, president of Blanco y Negro — the company that manages Colo Colo — confirmed the goalkeeper would travel to Chile in the coming days to complete the move.
“Vozinha is going to be a Colo Colo player. In the next few days, he will travel to Chile, undergo the necessary medical examinations, and then be presented here at the Estadio Monumental,” Mosa said.
The club president praised Vozinha’s World Cup performances, noting that his displays earned him the opportunity to join Colo Colo while also providing the club with additional commercial value.
Vozinha joined the World Cup after leaving Portuguese second-tier club Chaves and quickly became a global name. He was selected by fans for FIFA’s World Cup Dream Team after helping tournament debutants Cape Verde secure a goalless draw against Spain and take Argentina into extra time in the Round of 32.
The experienced goalkeeper captained Cape Verde during their historic first World Cup appearance before the African side were eliminated by Argentina in a dramatic 3–2 extra-time defeat.
His performances also brought him worldwide attention off the pitch, with his social media following reportedly growing from fewer than 50,000 followers before the tournament to nearly 29 million
