Flamengo boss Filipe Luis has revealed Carlos Alcaraz requested to be sold to Everton in the winter transfer window.
As per Liverpool Echo journalist Chris Beesley (3 February), the Argentine midfielder has formalised his move to Goodison Park and will be officially unveiled on Deadline Day.
However, contrary to reports suggesting Flamengo forced Alcaraz out of the club, Luis revealed to Brazilian news outlet Gazeta do Urubu (3 February) that he informed the player he would have a place in his first-team plans, but he pushed for a move to Merseyside instead.
Carlos Alcaraz wants to sign for Everton
In reality, it doesn’t matter whose decision the transfer to proceed was – David Moyes will have his first signing at Everton.
The 22-year-old is an exciting addition for the Blues and will fill the void left by Orel Mangala, who will spend the remainder of the campaign on the sidelines.