Carlos Alcaraz’s playing style did not align with Flamengo’s approach, prompting the Brazilian club to facilitate his transfer to Everton, as revealed by Jose Boto.
The Flamengo technical director opened up about their record signing, who joined just five months ago from Southampton and is now set to move to Everton on loan with an obligation to buy if specific conditions are fulfilled.
The midfielder managed only 19 appearances in Brazil, netting three goals and providing two assists, and will now return to the Premier League after being deemed surplus to requirements by his current club.
“The decision to negotiate Alcaraz was made after a detailed analysis, considering both the vision of the coaching staff and the interests of the club,” Boto said as quoted by Goal.com (31 January).
“He is a great player, but within the game model adopted, we understand that he would have few opportunities to play his best football.
“The negotiation guarantees a good opportunity for the [player] to continue his career with more prominence and, at the same time, respects the club’s financial and sporting strategy.”
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Alcaraz has been swiftly offloaded by Flamengo, despite the Argentine being welcomed with immense enthusiasm by the club’s supporters when he arrived from England last summer.
The midfielder had recently completed a loan spell with Italian powerhouse Juventus and had inked a five-year deal in Brazil. However, it was quickly determined that he did not fit into the tactical philosophy Flamengo aims to implement.
While the decision appears rushed and potentially short-sighted—with possible underlying motives—it could prove beneficial for Everton, who have finally secured their first signing of the winter transfer window.
David Moyes remains focused on acquiring a striker for Goodison Park as he, Kevin Thelwell, and the Friedkins work tirelessly behind the scenes to finalize deals before Monday night’s deadline (3 February).
Moyes acknowledged earlier this week that PSR restrictions are complicating his team’s ability to complete transfers. The loan-to-buy clause in Alcaraz’s deal helped facilitate the move, which, despite Flamengo’s openness, has yet to be officially announced by Everton.
