Returning to preseason training, Alcaraz expressed his joy, saying, "I'm very happy. My holidays were lovely, and a bit longer than I expected, so I was eager to get back to training.

"When I found out that I would be staying at Everton, I was excited to see my teammates and the coaching staff again," Alcaraz added.

Alcaraz was keen to sign a permanent deal with Everton, having gained valuable experience during his previous stint at Southampton. He praised the coaching staff and his teammates for their support, saying, "They help me a lot, and they also assist me with my English, which makes me stronger and more confident."

Alcaraz is looking forward to the upcoming season, saying, "We are preparing well, and we're excited to start the league. We know it will be challenging, but our objectives remain the same: to finish as high as possible and qualify for a competition."

He concluded, "Of course, we always aim to win, as we're a big club, and we want to achieve success at every ground we play at."