From AEL Limassol to Inter Miami: Goalkeeper Vozinha could soon team up with Lionel Messi

Sports footballTop Newsworld cup From AEL Limassol to Inter Miami: Goalkeeper Vozinha could soon team up with Lionel Messi Fifa World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 Argentina Vs Cape Verde Relevant News From AEL Limassol to Inter Miami: Goalkeeper Vozinha could soon team up with Lionel Messi 8 July 2026 Major shift to hybrids in 2026 — they now account for more than 50% of new registrations 8 July 2026 Expired consumables for colonoscopies, Ministry of Health explains 8 July 2026 Daniel Zambartas 8 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Former AEL Limassol goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, widely known as Vozinha, could be on the verge of a sensational move to Major League Soccer to team up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami CF. According to transfer market reports credited to MARCA, via a report by the international network TVN, the David Beckham-led franchise has placed the 40-year-old Cape Verde international high on its shortlist following his standout performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cyprus legacy The potential move represents a rare trajectory for a former Cypriot First Division player. Vozinha is a familiar name to local football fans, having spent five seasons guarding the net for AEL Limassol between 2017 and 2022. During his half-decade in Limassol, Vozinha cemented his place in club folklore. He was the starting keeper during AEL’s 2018/19 Cyprus Cup triumph, keeping a vital clean sheet in the 2–0 final victory against APOEL to help the club lift the trophy. Crucially for AEL fans, that victory remains the last major domestic trophy that the club has won. If the deal is completed, Vozinha would experience a major career plot twist, moving from playing in small stadiums across Cyprus, to facing Messi’s attacks on the international stage, to sharing a locker room and defending the goal for the team the Argentine icon captains. World Cup breakthrough The sudden interest from the United States follows Cape Verde’s historic run at the World Cup. Vozinha became one of the breakout stars of the tournament, keeping group-stage clean sheets against Spain and Saudi Arabia before producing a brilliant display during a 3–2 extra-time defeat to reigning champions Argentina in the Round of 32. Vozinha llegó al Mundial con 40 años, sin club y defendiendo a un país de poco más de medio millón de habitantes. Se va como héroe nacional. Cabo Verde debutó en una Copa del Mundo, le sacó un 0-0 a España con 7 paradas suyas, aguantó contra Uruguay, se metió en dieciseisavos… pic.twitter.com/nsQ0afP3Ov— Borja Guillén | Negocios y dinero. (@Borja_G_G) July 4, 2026 Played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the match saw Vozinha frustrate the tournament favourites by racking up eight saves, including directly denying three clear-cut scoring opportunities from Messi. The performance gained widespread praise from the international media and reportedly caught the attention of Inter Miami’s scouting team in attendance. His on-field heroics also triggered an unprecedented social media explosion. Vozinha entered the World Cup as a free agent with just 50,000 Instagram followers, but he leaves the tournament with an astonishing 28 million followers. The massive surge has officially made him the most-followed goalkeeper on the platform, and by some distance. The keeper with the second most followers is Emiliano Martinez,who has 15.4m followers. That’s just a little over half of what the Cape Verde goalkeeper has. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josimar Dias (@vozinha1) Free agent status The logistics of the transfer favour Inter Miami, as Vozinha is currently a free agent. His contract with Portuguese second-division side G.D. Chaves officially expired on June 30, 2026. Because the Florida-based club does not need to negotiate a transfer fee, the signing is highly feasible under Major League Soccer’s strict salary cap and roster compliance regulations. Negotiations are expected to intensify once the tournament has finished as Beckham’s management looks to finalise the deal ahead of the upcoming domestic league fixtures. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Major shift to hybrids in 2026 — they now account for more than 50% of new registrations Expired consumables for colonoscopies, Ministry of Health explains Should we worry about the toxic silver-cheeked toad fish in Cyprus? Trade union demands binding rules to protect workers from heat Film on Senegalese women’s Cyprus migration sheds light on resilience in face of inequalities Psychologists association warns public over bioresonance and unproven therapies Three remanded over Kofinou robbery and abduction of 65-year-old Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.