Chilean Primera División side Colo Colo have completed the signing of goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, though the player may need to adjust his name for league registration.
The Chilean league’s regulations require players to display a surname – either maternal or paternal – on their jerseys, prohibiting the use of nicknames.
Dias, commonly known as Vozinha, will likely be registered as Évora Dias, his full surname, to comply with the league’s rules.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper arrives at Colo Colo with a wealth of experience, though his previous clubs are not detailed in the available information.
This move represents a return to Chilean football for a player who has previously been a prominent figure in the nation’s sporting landscape.
Colo Colo will be hoping Dias can provide stability and experience in goal as they compete in both domestic and continental competitions.
The change of name, while a minor administrative detail, highlights the specific regulations governing player identification within the Chilean Primera División.
This transfer could be seen as a strategic move by Colo Colo to bolster their squad with a seasoned professional, despite the unusual requirement to alter the player’s registered name.
