Miguel Almiron has left Newcastle United for Atlanta United, six years after first switching from MLS to the Premier League.
Almiron will reportedly sign a four-and-a-half year contract at Atlanta, where he played his football between 2016 and 2019 after joining from Argentine side Lanús. During his first spell in America, he played 70 games across all competitions – scoring 22 and creating 21 – before sealing £21m move to St. James’ Park.
Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron has rejoined Atlanta United on a permanent deal for £8m. The 30-year-old Paraguay international signed for the Magpies from the Major League Soccer side in 2019 for a then club record fee of £20m.
Eddie Howe says the ‘time was right’ for Miguel Almiron to leave Newcastle United after the midfielder’s move to Atlanta United was confirmed.
Paraguay international Miguel Almiron has returned to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, after six years at Newcastle United, both clubs said on Thursday. The 30-year-old winger has joined the American club on a deal that runs until 2027 with an option to extend by another year.
The Paraguay attacker is moving to MLS, where Atlanta United are expected to close his signing. Howe said, "He’s been top class. He lives his life through the football club. It’s not ideal but that’s the reality of PSR.
The Athletic reported earlier this month that Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United were working to reach an agreement to re-sign Miguel Almiron. Howe said that Almiron had been “brilliant ...
Atlanta United has completed the signing of Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United. The Athletic reported on January 15 the MLS side had tabled a bid worth £11million ($13.5m) for the 30-year-old Paraguayan who will return to Atlanta six years after he left the club to join Newcastle.
Sky Sports are now reporting that an £11m deal has been agreed between Newcastle United and Atlanta United, for the transfer of Miguel Almiron. The broadcaster reports that the agreement sees an initial £8m fee agreed, plus £3m future add-ons.
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