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Cabo Verde’s World Cup Star Goalkeeper Signs with Chile’s Colo-Colo
7/27/2026, 12:30:05 PM
Transfer Confirmation
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha – a 40-year-old free agent after leaving Portuguese side Chaves – has agreed to join Chilean club Colo-Colo. The move was confirmed by the club’s president Aníbal Mosa, who said an agreement has been reached with the player’s representatives and that contractual details are being finalized. Reports that linked Vozinha with a move to Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami have not materialized; instead, the Chilean side secured his services for the upcoming season.
World Cup Rise and Profile
Vozinha emerged as a breakout performer at the 2026 World Cup, earning widespread attention after his tournament debut against Spain, where he recorded seven saves and kept a clean sheet against the eventual champions. He maintained strong form through Cabo Verde’s run to the round of 32, culminating in a narrow extra-time loss to Argentina. The exposure propelled his social-media following to nearly 30 million Instagram followers, transforming him from an obscure squad member to a globally recognized goalkeeper.
Inter Miami Goalkeeping Situation
Prior to the confirmed transfer, speculation connected Vozinha with Inter Miami, the defending MLS Cup champions. The club’s current goalkeeping options have struggled: Rocco Ríos Novo faced criticism after a costly error that led to a Chicago Fire goal, while former MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Dayne St. Clair has been unable to meet expectations, recording only two clean sheets in 14 appearances and conceding four goals in his most recent match before the World Cup break. Inter Miami has conceded 30 goals in 17 MLS matches this season, the highest total among the top six Eastern Conference clubs, prompting analysts to suggest that acquiring a goalkeeper of Vozinha’s caliber could have bolstered their title defense.
Outlook
With the transfer to Colo-Colo now confirmed, Vozinha is set to bring his World Cup-tested abilities to the Chilean Primera División. Colo-Colo’s leadership indicated confidence that his experience will strengthen the squad, while the missed opportunity for Inter Miami underscores the competitive pressure on MLS clubs to secure high-profile talent in a market increasingly attentive to international performances.
