The loan move also contains an obligation to buy providing Alcaraz, 22, makes an undisclosed number of league starts.

Everton have signed Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on loan from Flamengo for the remainder of the season.

Carlos Alcaraz sealed a transfer deadline day loan move to Everton from Flamengo on Monday, the Premier League club announced. The Argentina Under-23 international's deal runs until the end of the season, with Everton having the option to make the move permanent in the summer.

Everton have signed Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz from Brazilian Serie A side Flamengo on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to buy, the Premier League club said early on Tuesday.

Everton finally announce the signing of midfielder Carlos Alcaraz. It took a deal sheet to get it done, but here we go! Speaking after he completed the formalities of signing for the Toffees, the Argentine said - “I am very happy to join Everton,