The passage of is official Carlos Alcaraz dal Southampton to Juventus. Born in 2002, the Argentine passed the medical examinations in England, in London, and signed the contract with the Bianconeri. Tomorrow he will fly to Turin, after the lack of a visa postponed his departure. Arrives in onerous loan per 3.7 million euros (plus bonuses ranging from 0.2 to 1.9 million) with the redemption right set at 49.5 million euros “which may be increased upon achievement of further sporting objectives”, as communicated by the Juventus club. The amount paid for the loan could vary depending on the player’s appearances with Juve between now and the end of the season: the longer he is on the pitch, the less the price will rise.
Who is Carlos Alcaraz
Considered one of the young more interesting of Argentine football, Alcaraz he grew up in the youth teams of Racing Avellaneda, the same former company as Lautaro Martinezmaking his debut in the first team not even of age, on 26 January 2020. He immediately made his mark with La Academia, totaling 83 appearances and 12 goals in all competitions in three seasons. A year ago he was purchased from Southampton for 13.65 million euros. Despite failing to avoid the Saints’ relegation, he made no impact on European and English football, scoring 4 goals in 18 Premier League appearances. This year it is proving itself: so far in 26 tokens between the Championship, FA Cup and Carabao Cup, he put together 4 goals and 3 assists. A central midfielder capable of playing both as a pair and as a midfielder in a three-man line, he has also been used in more advanced areas of the pitch, both as an attacking midfielder and as a striker. He has not yet made his debut with the Seleccionbut Allegri doesn’t mind at all, despite his young age, his strong technical skills and his timing in his insertions.