Overview
- Vozinha landed in Santiago on Sunday and was met by hundreds of supporters as he prepared to undergo medicals and finalize his move to Colo-Colo.
- Colo-Colo announced the deal in late July and the club plans an initial six-month contract with an option to extend for up to a year.
- The Chilean Football Federation unanimously granted an exception to let him wear the nickname ‘Vozinha’ on his jersey instead of his surname.
- Reports say a late approach from Morocco’s RS Berkane did not materialize after transfer delays and the goalkeeper was photographed en route to Chile.
- Vozinha rose to global prominence at the World Cup and his surge in followers and visibility adds commercial value to Colo-Colo while the club assesses his short-term role and possible mid-August debut.