Inter Miami are set to sign goalkeeper Vozinha on a free transfer, according to reports from Marca. The 40-year-old became available after his departure from Portuguese second division side Chaves.
Vozinha significantly raised his profile during the recent World Cup while representing Cape Verde. He particularly impressed in matches against Spain and Argentina, making a combined fifteen saves across the two fixtures. Notably, he denied Lionel Messi three times during the Argentina encounter, including a one-on-one save and two stops from free kicks.
The goalkeeper’s performances led to a surge in his social media following, increasing from 50,000 to 28 million. It appears Messi himself was impressed by Vozinha’s displays, having faced him during Argentina’s round of sixteen victory over Cape Verde. Inter Miami’s interest followed this encounter, seeking to bolster their goalkeeping options.
With no transfer fee involved, the move represents a cost-effective acquisition for the MLS side. Vozinha brings a wealth of experience, despite his age, and has demonstrated his ability to perform on the international stage. This signing could provide valuable competition and depth within the Inter Miami squad as they continue to build following Messi’s arrival.
