Like the Spiderman meme, but in reality: Juventus presented ‘Charly’ Alcaraz and tennis player Carlos Alcaraz ‘thanked’ him

The Argentine Carlos Alcaraz he took a step forward in his career and was presented as a new player of the Juventus from Italy. However, when it was announced on social media as a reinforcement, an unexpected intruder appeared among the comments: Carlos Alcaraz, his namesake Spanish tennis player, number 2 in the ATP world ranking.

“We have a new number 26,” the official Vecchia Signora account posted on Instagram, along with a video presentation of Alcaraz. However, when it was expected Charlie comment on the post, it was the other Alcaraz who responded.

“I will try to do my best! Thank you for the trust“, wrote the Carlitos from the world of racket, attaching emojis representing a laughing face. Given the curious comment, Juventus supported the tennis player and responded with another winking emoticon.

The exchange of roles could be even more curious when the footballer Alcaraz, who was supposed to comment on the publication, did not write any message. However, a few minutes later, he would reappear on his new team’s social networks in a video in which he greets his new fans.

“Hello to all Juventus fans, I’m Charly Alcaraz. I am very happy to be a new Juventus player“I hug you tightly and I hope to see you soon,” said the 21-year-old midfielder, who made his debut in 2020 at the Academy with Sebastián Beccacece.

Alcaraz joins Juventus on loan until the end of the season from Southampton in the English second division. The transfer includes a purchase option ranging between 40 and 45 million euros.

The transfer took place at the close of the transfer book, in what was a flash negotiation between the two clubs. It was generated due to the lack of midfielders that Juventus has after confirming the losses Paolo Pogba AND Nicola Faggiolisanctioned respectively for testing positive for doping and involvement in sports betting.

It only took one year for Alcaraz to reach a major European championship. In January 2023 he was transferred from Racing to Southampton in exchange for 13.5 million euros and a future capital gain of 20%. Today, after having become a point of reference for the team with 47 games played, he has the opportunity to demonstrate his conditions in football under the orders of Massimiliano Allegri.

“A flexible midfielder, a reinforcement who can count on a player capable of making himself useful in different areas of the pitch and with a strong offensive predisposition“, was how Italy described the playing style of the newcomer, who has eight goals and five assists to his credit in England.