Flamengo has officially announced the loan of Carlos Alcaraz to Everton, with an obligation to purchase if certain performance targets are met. The decision was made after the club considered the technical commission's vision and its own interests, as Alcaraz would have limited opportunities to play his best football under the current game model. The move is perceived as a chance for Alcaraz to take on a more prominent role in his career, aligning with both Flamengo's financial and sporting strategy. This transfer comes shortly after Alcaraz scored in Flamengo's 2-0 victory over Sampaio Corrêa, and just two days before the Supercopa do Brasil. Flamengo's director, José Boto, noted that although Alcaraz is a great player, the current game model provides him limited chances to shine. Alcaraz, who joined Flamengo in August 2024 for a club-record fee of US$ 20 million from Southampton, will not travel with the team to Belém as he is set to move to England.