Inter Miami have reportedly opened talks to sign Cape Verde international goalkeeper Vozinha, real name Josimar José Évora Dias, following his standout performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup that turned the 40-year-old into one of the tournament’s most talked-about figures.
The MLS giants are exploring a move for the veteran shot-stopper after he emerged as a surprise star of the global showpiece, producing a string of remarkable saves that drew praise from fans, pundits, and fellow professionals alike. Vozinha is now a free agent after his contract with Portuguese second-tier side GD Chaves expired on June 30, a situation that has significantly eased the path for any suitor to negotiate without a transfer fee involved.
Inter Miami are believed to be among the frontrunners for his signature, with reports suggesting club owner David Beckham has personally identified him as a target. However, the Florida-based side are not alone in the race. Brazilian clubs Avaí and Atlético Goianiense have reportedly made direct contact with Vozinha’s representatives, underlining the scale of interest his World Cup exploits have generated.
Vozinha’s rise to global recognition was built on a series of eye-catching displays throughout Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut. He kept clean sheets against both Saudi Arabia and Spain, famously holding the Spaniards to a scoreless draw in a performance that sent his social media following soaring. He finished the tournament with 18 saves across four appearances, among the highest totals recorded by any goalkeeper at this edition.
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His defining moment came in Cape Verde’s Round of 32 clash against Lionel Messi’s Argentina, where he produced eight saves, including one off a Messi free-kick, as his side twice fought back to level the score before eventually falling 3-2 in extra time. The performance, delivered on Miami soil, reportedly caught the eye of decision-makers at Inter Miami directly.
Should the deal go through, Vozinha would join a star-studded Inter Miami squad led by Messi himself. He would likely arrive as backup to Canadian international Dayne St. Clair, who has established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper this season, but his experience and leadership would still be viewed as a valuable addition to the dressing room.
For a goalkeeper once dismissed as too old for the international stage, a move to MLS would mark another remarkable chapter in a career that has already defied expectations at 40 years old.