Colo Colo signs World Cup star Vozinha, must compete for starting role

Colo Colo has confirmed the signing of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who became a global sensation during the 2026 World Cup with standout performances against Spain and Argentina. President Aníbal Mosa announced the agreement, stating the 40-year-old will travel to Chile for medicals and official presentation at the Estadio Monumental. Source: clarin, larepublicaco

Contract details

Vozinha signs a six-month contract with an option to extend through 2027, and will earn approximately $25,000 per month — more than double his previous salary at Chaves (Portugal's second division). Source: clarin, emolcl His Instagram following exploded from 50,000 to over 29 million during the tournament. Source: clarin, infobae

Competition for the starting spot

Coach Fernando "Tano" Ortiz made clear Vozinha is "just another player who will have to fight for his place," noting he did not personally request the signing. Source: excelsiormx, lavozar The current starter is young Gabriel Maureira, and former Colo Colo goalkeepers Eduardo Lobos and Óscar Wirth criticized the move as short-sighted, arguing it blocks Maureira's development. Source: emolcl Vozinha's arrival follows the collapse of negotiations for Uruguayan Santiago Mele. Source: mileniomx