Cape Verde's WC hero Vozinha finds new club; it's not Messi's Inter Miami
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha has signed with the Chilean club Colo Colo following a standout performance at the FIFA World Cup. The move concludes speculation that the veteran player would join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
Why it matters
The transfer reflects the global impact of World Cup performances on the career trajectories of veteran athletes.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has found a new club after his memorable FIFA World Cup campaign, signing for Colo Colo as a free agent. The move ends weeks of speculation linking the veteran shot-stopper with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami during the summer transfer window.The 40-year-old was without a club after leaving Portuguese side Chaves on July 1. Following his standout performances at the World Cup, rumours suggested an MLS switch could be on the cards, with Inter Miami among the clubs reportedly interested. Instead, Vozinha has chosen to continue his career with Colo Colo, who announced the signing with the caption 'AURA' embedded in the announcement post on social media. The experienced goalkeeper became one of the biggest stories of the World Cup despite Cape Verde failing to win a match.
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