CONFIRMED: The Unexpected Destination of the World Cup Sensation Who Once Frustrated Messi

Following his stunning displays at the 2026 World Cup, the 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha is about to enter a new phase of his career with an utterly unpredictable decision.

Vozinha is very close to becoming a new signing for Colo Colo, one of Chile's most traditional clubs. According to Fabrizio Romano, the two sides have reached a preliminary agreement, with documents expected to be signed by the end of the week before the Cape Verde goalkeeper travels for medical checks.

President Aníbal Mosa of Blanco y Negro, the entity that manages Colo Colo, also confirmed that the two parties have reached a preliminary agreement. If no issues arise during the medical examination, Vozinha will be introduced at the Monumental Stadium in the coming days.

This is considered a rather surprising destination for one of the most outstanding sensations of the 2026 World Cup. Previously, Vozinha had been linked with Inter Miami and several other clubs after his impressive performances on American soil.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper's name began to cause a stir right from the opening match, when Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw. Vozinha made seven saves, helping the debutant World Cup team become the only opponent that prevented the Spanish champions from scoring throughout the entire tournament.

That excellent form continued for Vozinha in the Round of 16 against Argentina. Although Cape Verde lost 2-3 after extra time, the veteran goalkeeper still made eight saves, including four directly denying Lionel Messi, pushing the then-defending champions to the brink of a penalty shootout.

Those performances helped Vozinha top the goalkeeper vote in the Team of the Tournament for the 2026 World Cup chosen by fans. He received 39.6% of the votes, surpassing even Unai Simon, who won the Golden Glove after his championship run with Spain.

From an unknown unemployed goalkeeper before the World Cup, Vozinha is about to wear the jersey of a club with 34 Chilean league titles. This can be seen as a well-deserved reward for the goalkeeper who helped create Cape Verde's fairy tale at the greatest football festival on Earth.