Alcaraz: I wanted to stay at Flamengo, opens up on exit | OneFootball

Alcaraz signed a permanent contract with Everton (ENG) after the end of the European season

The Flamengo sold Carlos Alcaraz to Everton (ING), after the midfielder had good performances during his loan period with the English team. However, during a pre-season game with the England team, the midfielder spoke out about his departure from the Mais Querido and said he would have liked to stay with the club.

— I don't have much to say. The little time I spent at Flamengo was very beautiful, I have a lot of affection for the fans. I just have to say that everything they said about me is a lie. That's all I have to say. Many things were said about me. Filipe (Luís), (José) Boto, and I know why I decided to leave. That's it! So that people can stay calm. I really wanted to stay at Flamengo, I wanted to stay because I know the level of player I am. They tried to turn people against me. The truth is that in all the clubs I've been to, I've done well. And it wasn't the case (at Flamengo). The truth is that it wasn't. Every time I put on the Flamengo jersey, I knew the responsibility I had, I knew what I had to do —

— After they said they couldn't find a position for me, obviously, I didn't like it. I'm a player and I can adapt to any position. Today, it happened that I played in a totally new position and I tried to get used to it. Many things were said that are not true. I just have to thank the Flamengo fans, in the little time I had, they always made me feel loved, always sent me messages of support. I just want to thank them for that time and let them know that I always wanted to stay at Flamengo and that it wasn't my decision to leave —

WHAT ARE ALCARAZ'S NUMBERS AT FLAMENGO?

Alcaraz, therefore, left Flamengo after about six months. The midfielder arrived in August 2024 and, thus, participated in 19 games with the Manto Sagrado. With that, the Argentine scored three goals and provided two assists for his teammates to score.

WHAT WAS ALCARAZ'S LAST GOAL FOR FLAMENGO?

Alcaraz's farewell game with the Flamengo jersey, therefore, took place in February, at the Maracanã. The Mais Querido won Sampaio Corrêa 2-0 on the occasion, and the Argentine scored in the final minutes of the match, valid for the sixth round of the Carioca Championship.

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