Rabat – RS Berkane are reportedly close to signing Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha despite Chilean club Colo-Colo having already presented him as an incoming reinforcement.
Brazilian journalist Raphael Bózeo reported that the veteran goalkeeper has changed his plans and is negotiating the final details of a possible move to Morocco.
Vozinha was initially expected to arrive in Santiago on Tuesday before his trip was postponed to Wednesday and then Thursday.
The goalkeeper failed to appear on all three occasions, creating uncertainty over whether his proposed move to Colo-Colo would be completed.
Colo-Colo chief executive Jaime Pizarro attributed the delays to personal matters and outstanding travel documents.
He said Vozinha had travelled from Cape Verde to Lisbon to complete the necessary administrative procedures but acknowledged that the Chilean club could not wait indefinitely.
Reports in Brazil now suggest the goalkeeper is expected to travel to Morocco and is leaning toward joining RS Berkane.
However, neither the Moroccan club nor Vozinha has officially confirmed an agreement, meaning the transfer should not yet be considered complete.
Possible reunion with Bubista
RS Berkane’s interest may also be connected to the club’s reported negotiations with Cape Verde coach Bubista.
According to the Brazilian reports, Berkane are close to appointing the coach who led Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan club would then present a formal proposal to Vozinha, potentially reuniting the goalkeeper with his national-team manager.
Bubista guided Cape Verde to their first World Cup appearance, with Vozinha among the squad’s most experienced players.
The Blue Sharks progressed from a group containing Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia before losing 3-2 to Argentina after extra time in the knockout stage.
Vozinha attracted international attention during the tournament, particularly after helping Cape Verde hold eventual champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening game.
His performances created interest in his future after the end of his spell with Portuguese second-division club Chaves.
Colo-Colo had reportedly offered the goalkeeper a six-month contract with an option for an additional year. The Chilean club also sought special permission for him to display “Vozinha” on his shirt because domestic regulations ordinarily require players to use a family name.
The Chilean football authorities have since approved an exception allowing him to retain his well-known nickname, but the decision may prove irrelevant if he completes a move to Berkane.
