Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha stole the spotlight during the 2026 World Cup, as he led his country to a historic achievement in their first participation in the tournament, finding himself among the players who caught the attention of clubs during the current transfer window.

According to a report published by Spanish newspaper AS on Thursday, the 40-year-old goalkeeper has entered the radar of American club Inter Miami, which includes Argentine star Lionel Messi in its ranks, as the club's management is considering the possibility of signing him after the impressive levels he displayed in the World Cup.

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The newspaper explained that Vozinha became a free agent after the end of his contract with Portuguese club Chaves, which makes him an attractive option for clubs wishing to sign him without paying a transfer fee, especially after his stock rose following his outstanding appearance on the global stage. Cape Verde had made a historic surprise in the 2026 World Cup, after succeeding in reaching the round of 32 in their first participation in the tournament, an achievement that helped highlight a number of its players, foremost among them their veteran goalkeeper.

The impact of Vozinha's brilliance was not limited to the sporting aspect only, as his popularity rose significantly in a short period, after the number of his followers on the Instagram platform jumped to 28.3 million followers, surpassing the numbers of several world-famous goalkeepers, such as Belgian Thibaut Courtois, Spanish Iker Casillas, and German Manuel Neuer.