Cape Verde’s World Cup hero Vozinha has found a new club; this is not Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami | Football News

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 Lionel MessiInter Miami during the summer transfer.The 40-year-old is without a club after leaving Portuguese side Chaves on July 1. Following his incredible performances at the World Cup, rumors suggest a switch to MLS could be on the cards, with Inter Miami among the clubs reportedly interested. However, Vozinha chose to continue his career with Colo Colo, who announced the signing with the caption ‘AURA’ included 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 single match. Playing in the tournament for the first time in the country’s history, the Blue Sharks reached the Round of 32 after three tough draws before losing 3-2 to defending champion Argentina after extra time.Vozinha was the outstanding performer of the entire tournament, making a series of incredible saves, especially against Lionel Messi. The Cape Verde captain denied the Argentine superstar several times, almost helping his side pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.“We gave Cape Verde dignity as a national team in most parts of the world,” Vozinha said after the defeat. “Today, we fought at the same pace against Argentina.”Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes was among those who praised the veteran goalkeeper, saying: “He’s a quality, quality goalkeeper. Maybe he didn’t get the recognition he deserved before this. … He’s a legend of Cape Verdean football.”Vozinha’s career was largely built through free transfers. He previously represented clubs including Chaves, AS Trencin, AEL Limassol, Gil Vicente, Zimbru Chisinau and Progresso before becoming a free agent this summer. Despite a reported market value of around €500,000, every move in his professional career has come without a transfer fee.With 92 international appearances since making his Cape Verde debut in 2012, Vozinha now begins a new chapter in Colo Colo, hoping to build on the global recognition he gained with his inspirational World Cup performance.