📹 Alcaraz opens up on leaving Fla, says everything they said was a lie | OneFootball

Since the beginning of 2025 at Everton, England, Carlos Alcaraz spoke this Saturday (26) about his departure from Flamengo in February.

The 22-year-old Argentine midfielder stated that only he, coach Filipe Luís, and football director José Boto know the real reason for leaving the Rio de Janeiro club.

"I don't have much to say. The short 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. They said many things about me. Filipe (Luís), (José) Boto, and I know why I decided to leave. That's it!" said Alcaraz to ESPN, before stating that he wanted to stay at Flamengo.

"Let people be 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, I did well. And it wasn't the case (at Flamengo). The truth is that it wasn't. Every time I wore the Flamengo jersey, I knew the responsibility I had, I knew what I had to do."

Alcaraz acknowledged that he didn't like hearing that they "couldn't find a position" for him to play at Flamengo.

"After they said they couldn't find the position, 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 completely new position and I tried to adapt. They said many things that aren't true. I just have to thank Flamengo's fans, in the short time I had they always made me feel loved, always sent me messages of support. Just thank them for this time and let them know that I always wanted to stay at Flamengo and that it wasn't my decision to leave."

📹 Watch the video of Alcaraz's interview below

Carlos Alcaraz joined Flamengo in August 2024 and played only 19 games wearing the red-and-black jersey, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

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