Josimar José Évora Dias, or just Vozinha to you and me, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was an absolute standout for Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is officially off the free agent market! He is locked in an 18-month contract with Colo-Colo, the storied Chilean club.
From World Cup Sensation to Social Media King
Seriously, this guy was a sensation. He kicked off the World Cup against Spain with a performance that had everyone talking, and he kept that momentum through the rest of Cape Verde’s historic run. FIFA even slapped him into their tournament’s Best XI, which is wild for a 40-year-old! And get this: his Instagram followers just rocketed up to 29.5 million. That figure is higher than any Brazilian club! Talk about going viral.
Colo-Colo Makes a Major Move for the Championship
So, where is he landing? Colo-Colo, the *only* Chilean club to ever snag the Copa Libertadores. They are not messing around, sitting as outright leaders in the Chilean Championship and already in the Copa Chile round of 16. Even though they missed out on Libertadores or Copa Sudamericana this year, bringing in Vozinha is a massive move. He is coming in hot as a free agent, after his Chaves contract ran out, beating out some Brazil Série B talks. He also instantly becomes the most experienced dude on Fernando Ortiz’s squad, taking that title from Arturo Vidal, 39. What a veteran presence!
This is not just a signing; it is a statement. Colo-Colo grabbed a global sensation with incredible experience right when they are making a run in their domestic league. Can Vozinha, the 40-year-old legend, push them all the way to a Chilean Championship title? You better believe we will be watching!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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