Antolin Alcaraz has rejoined manager Roberto Martinez from Wigan as he signed a two-year deal with Everton. The 30-year old central defender is the second Wigan player to follow the manager from Wigan to Everton in the last two days after striker Arouna Kone also moved to Goodison Park. The pair are joined by goalkeeper Joel Robles, who was on loan at Wigan in the second part of last season.
Paraguay international defender Alcaraz said: "I'm really feeling enthusiastic for this new challenge in my career. We talked to other clubs but I am more interested in staying in the Premier League. I like this competition."
Roberto Martinez was the one who brought Alcaraz to England as he signed him at Wigan from Club Brugge in the summer of 2010. Alcaraz missed a big chunk of last season with a groin injury as Wigan were relegated from the Premier League. But he did play in the most important match of the season, the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City at Wembley. Spanish 23-year-old goalkeeper Robles also played in the FA Cup final, one of 13 appearances he made for Wigan after arriving on loan in January 2013. He has now signed a five-year contract with Everton.
Everton are 20/1 to finish in the Premier League top four at Bet365 while the odds for them to finish in the top six are at 7/2.
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