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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Everton seal permanent deal for Alcaraz
Everton have triggered the option to sign Charly Alcaraz from Flamengo on a permanent basis after his loan spell at the Premier League club. Alcaraz will pen a two-year contract with Everton, who have agreed a reported £12.6 million ($16.9 million) fee for the midfielder. Advertisement The 22-year-old Argentine scored two goals and provided three assists in 16 appearances in all competitions after joining David Moyes' side on a temporary basis in January. Alcaraz, who started seven times in the Premier League for Everton, scored the winner in a 1-0 victory at Newcastle on the last day of the top-flight season. He had previously played in the Premier League for Southampton after signing from Argentina's Racing Club in 2023. Alcaraz had a spell on loan at Serie A side Juventus before joining Flamengo in August. smg/mw
The Independent
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Everton activate option to buy Charly Alcaraz from Flamengo
Everton have made Carlos Alcaraz the first buy of David Moyes ' second spell in charge by activating their option to buy him for £12m. The Argentinian midfielder, who was on loan at Goodison Park for the second half of the season, has signed a two-year deal with the Merseyside club. The 22-year-old leaves Flamengo after just 19 games and having played for four clubs in the last two seasons. Alcaraz, who was signed by Southampton in 2022, spent some of the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Juventus before being bought by Flamengo. He made a positive impression in his first few months at Everton, playing 16 times and getting three assists and two goals, including a last-day winner at Newcastle. The departure of Abdoulaye Doucoure, who was often competing with Alcaraz for the position behind the striker in Moyes' system, could allow him to start more often next season.
Associated Press
7 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Ajax hires Liverpool assistant John Heitinga as new head coach
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Ajax hired John Heitinga as head coach on Saturday to replace Francesco Farioli nearly two weeks after the Italian resigned following the team's late-season collapse. Heitinga, who had a spell as Ajax's interim manager in 2023, spent the past season as an assistant coach to Arne Slot at Liverpool, which won the Premier League title. The 41-year-old former Ajax center-back came through the Dutch club's youth program and made more than 150 appearances for the team. He also played 4 1/2 seasons at Everton. The former Dutch international takes over a team that finished second to PSV Eindhoven after squandering a nine-point lead in the Eredivisie title race. 'I am incredibly excited to start,' said Heitinga, who was an assistant at West Ham two seasons ago. 'The last years in England have done me a lot of good. I've been able to develop further alongside David Moyes and Arne Slot, while also getting a behind-the-scenes look at two major clubs.' ___ AP soccer:
Malay Mail
8 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
John Heitinga named Ajax head coach, replacing Farioli after title chase collapse
THE HAGUE, May 31 — Former Netherlands defender John Heitinga has been appointed as the new coach at Ajax, the Dutch club announced today. The 41-year-old Heitinga returns to the club where he started his career as a player, replacing Francesco Farioli who resigned last week after Ajax's spectacular title collapse. He has signed a two-year contract and will be assisted by Marcel Kaizer, who had a brief spell in charge of Ajax in 2017. Heitinga spent the past season working under Arne Slot at Premier League champions Liverpool. He also had a stint on David Moyes's coaching staff at West Ham. 'I am incredibly excited to start. The last years in England have done me a lot of good,' Heitinga said in a club statement. 'I've been able to develop further alongside David Moyes and Arne Slot, while also getting a behind-the-scenes look at two major clubs. 'I'm ready to continue as a head coach and I'm honoured to be given that opportunity at Ajax.' Ajax suffered a painful end to the season after blowing a nine-point lead with five matches to play, allowing PSV Eindhoven to snatch the league title on the final day. Farioli revived the fortunes of a team coming off a dismal fifth-place finish in the 2023-24 campaign, but he decided to leave due to 'different visions' with the club board. Former Atletico Madrid, Everton and Fulham centre-back Heitinga retired in 2016 after a brief second spell with boyhood club Ajax. He played 87 times for the Netherlands but was sent off in extra time in the 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2010 World Cup final. — AFP
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Report: Chelsea plot move for England star as Moyes fights to keep him
Chelsea Target Everton's Branthwaite as Moyes Digs in His Heels Branthwaite Back on the Radar Chelsea's summer transfer plans are quietly beginning to take shape, and a familiar name is again emerging from Merseyside. Jarrad Branthwaite, the 22-year-old England international, is once more attracting Premier League interest—this time from a Chelsea side looking to solidify their defensive core under their latest project as report the Daily Mail. Advertisement Branthwaite's profile has only grown since Everton fended off Manchester United's advances last summer. Despite bids climbing to £50 million including add-ons, the Toffees refused to part ways with their prized asset. Their valuation hovered around the £70 million mark, a steep but not unimaginable figure given the inflation of English talent in the market. What sets Chelsea apart this time is their position in the Champions League. That status, absent at Old Trafford, may well give them an upper hand. Branthwaite has reportedly made it clear he sees his future at Europe's top table—'he felt ready to test himself at the highest level,' according to the original report. Everton Standing Firm Despite Pressure David Moyes' position is resolute. With James Tarkowski picking up a serious injury towards the end of the season, losing Branthwaite would stretch Everton's defensive depth to breaking point. Moyes' reluctance to sanction the move is not simply emotional—it's structural. Photo IMAGO Everton are also juggling other contract and transfer matters. Idrissa Gana Gueye is close to signing a new deal, while discussions are underway with Flamengo regarding Carlos Alcaraz. In a squad already tight on resources, selling Branthwaite—no matter the profit—poses real tactical risks. United's Past Interest Clouds the Picture Branthwaite's name has lingered around Old Trafford for over a year, but Manchester United's intentions have recently cooled. 'United would turn away from a big-money defensive signing and opt for a cheaper option with potential,' the Mail reported. Branthwaite's England Trajectory Still Developing Branthwaite's international ambitions add further intrigue. While he earned his England debut last June, he was left out of the latest squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Regular Champions League football at Stamford Bridge could turn Southgate's head back toward him. Advertisement This potential move, if realised, may prove to be a pivotal moment not just for Chelsea but for Branthwaite's international career. In an era where defenders are judged as much on distribution and positional flexibility as grit, Branthwaite's calm composure could be the next evolution in Chelsea's rebuilding. Our View – EPL Index Analysis From a Chelsea supporter's lens, this move feels more like necessity than luxury. With the club still in a retooling phase, Branthwaite represents a smarter, age-profiled signing that could bring immediate value and long-term return. While Levi Colwill and Benoît Badiashile have shown flashes, neither has yet locked down the defensive leadership Chelsea crave. Branthwaite brings both Premier League experience and potential upside. His physicality, aerial presence, and ability to play from the back align well with Chelsea's tactical ambitions. Champions League football gives the Blues an advantage, and if Moyes can be swayed—likely by a fee north of £60 million—it may be a worthwhile investment. Everton fans may resent the idea, but financial realities and player ambition often trump sentiment. Chelsea, for once, seem to be approaching this with a clear plan: build a defence capable of competing for trophies in Europe again.
