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.
El Atlanta United de la MLS anunció este jueves el regreso del delantero paraguayo Miguel Almirón, procedente del Newcastle de Inglaterra, con un contrato hasta la temporada 2027 y la opción de extenderlo por un año más.
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It now looks odds on that the official announcement of his return to Atlanta United, will come on Friday, exactly six years to the day. There has been a lot of talk amongst Newcastle United fans about the imminent departure of Miguel Almiron.
Miguel Almiron has returned to Atlanta United from Newcastle United on a permanent deal, marking a significant move in his career.
Newcastle United had to sell Miguel Almiron for “PSR-related” reasons and Eddie Howe admits the Paraguayan’s departure has left him “light” in attacking areas, with no reinforcements forecast this month.
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.
Newcastle United ‘have agreed’ a fee to ship out a Magpies star, but the deal is ‘being held up’ due to the need to negotiate personal terms. Eddie Howe has been tipped to make signings during the ongoing transfer window, but Newcastle may keep their powder dry until the summer.
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.
Signing Atlanta United have brought back club legend Miguel Almirón, announcing Thursday they've acquired the star midfielder from English Premier League side Newcastle United.
The Paraguayan starred for the Five Stripes before joining Newcastle for 21 million pounds in January 2019 – then a club-record fee for the Magpies and the largest received by an MLS club