Everton exit looks nailed on for Carlos Alcaraz, ‘absurd’ David Moyes criticism still rings true

Everton could end up selling Carlos Alcaraz this summer - and it would be a move that makes sense.

The 23-year-old made just 20 appearances in the 2025-26 season after joining the Blues permanently last summer.

He failed to capitalise of the momentum from his successful loan spell with the Toffees in the previous campaign.

A potential exit seems to be accelerating with Argentinian side River Plate eyeing a move for the midfielder, and a meeting reportedly set for next week.

It would not be a surprise if the L3 outfit accepted a deal that would see him leave.

He simply has not had the required impact, and David Moyes needs players who could contribute immediately.

David Moyes has previously been criticised for 'absurd' treatment of Carlos Alcaraz

Moyes has been criticised for his treatment of Alcaraz in the past, as he could never really find a permanent place in the side for him.

South American football journalist Eduardo Burgos labelled the Scotsman's treatment of the former Southampton man as "absurd."

Taking to his personal X account in April 2025, before he joined permanently, he said: "What David Moyes is doing with 'Charly' Alcaraz is absurd.

"He starts one day and is a substitute the next, but he changed the face of the team when he came on in the second half [against Chelsea]."

Why Alcaraz exit is the right move

The stats suggest that an exit is the right move, Moyes clearly does not trust him, as he started just six matches in the top-flight.

He could only manage to come up with one assist, and created a total of 10 chances for his teammates, per Fotmob.

The Blues ace averaged 2.63 shots per game, but only 0.66 on target, for an expected goals tally of 0.16.

He is not particularly comfortable on the ball, completing 46.7 per cent of his dribble attempts.

Moyes likes his attacking players to contribute defensively, but Alcaraz made just 1.84 tackles, 0.39 interceptions, and 0.92 clearances per game.

In terms of duels, he won 45.1 per cent on the griund and 45.2 per cent in the air, which is far from ideal.

It seems like the right move for all parties, whether it is a sale or a loan should be the only question.

The Blues could probably make more if he returns to Argentina and has a solid season, rather than selling while he is performing badly, but they may just want to get him off the books.