Jan 30, 2025 · Atlanta United has a new president & CEO, a new sporting director and a new head coach compared to when Almirón left several years ago. “We’re thrilled to welcome Miguel back to Atlanta United and know we’re getting a top player and someone with excellent character,” Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson said.

6 days ago · Henderson, he explained, first scouted Almirón nearly a decade ago, when he and Lagerwey were working together at Seattle Sounders FC, who would eventually trade their discovery rights to Atlanta ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Dozens of Atlanta United supporters, equipped with signs, No. 10 jerseys and even custom posters, crowded the airport to welcome Miguel Almirón. Earlier the same day, Atlanta United announced Almirón’s return to the club with a designated player deal through the 2027 season and an option for 2028.

6 days ago · Atlanta United has re-signed Miguel Almirón from Newcastle United, with a contract through 2027 and an option for 2028. Almirón will occupy a Designated Player spot, and the club acquired his ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Miguel Almirón is returning to Atlanta. Atlanta United announced Thursday the signing of the Paraguayan midfielder after completing a transfer from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee. Almirón left Atlanta in 2019 to join the Premier League side for a reported $26 million fee, the highest in MLS at the time. ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Almirón's Atlanta reunion follows a six-year stint at Newcastle, where he posted 30g/12a in 223 appearances across all competitions. His best EPL season came in 2022-23, when he scored 11 goals ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Almirón, affectionately known to soccer fans as “Miggy,” rejoins the club for his second stint in Atlanta. And he returns a champion. The last match he played in Major League Soccer, he was lifting a trophy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala (born 10 February 1994) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United and the Paraguay national team.. Almirón began his career at Cerro Porteño and transferred to Lanús in 2015. After winning the 2016 Argentine Primera …

6 days ago · Atlanta United welcomes back midfielder Miguel Almiron, a former MLS All-Star, for his return to the team. Excitement builds as he prepares to play for his fans. ... Miguel Almirón (center), and Atlanta United President& CEO Garth Lagerwey address the media during a press conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Photo by ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Atlanta United are working to reach an agreement with Newcastle United to sign Miguel Almiron. The MLS side have made a bid for their ex-player worth in the region of £11million ($13.5m), which ...