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Flamengo's financial situation reportedly deteriorated following various operational oversights during Landinho's tenure, which resulted in a depleted cash reserve. The decision to sell Alcaraz emerged from a combination of financial imperatives and the realization that he was perhaps a ticket to financial recovery. Those involved in the discussions suggested that the club was essentially forced to make a choice among players who could fetch a significant transfer fee, and Alcaraz was the obvious candidate.