Miguel Almiron: Newcastle Winger goes with Atlanta United for £ 8m

Newcastle United -Vingen Miguel Almiron has joined the Atlanta United on a permanent deal for £ 8m.

The 30-year-old Paraguay International signed Magpies from the Major League Soccer Side in 2019 for a then-club fee of £ 20m.

Almiron has performed 223 appearances for Newcastle and scored 30 goals, but has recently struggled to get a place in manager Eddie How’s starting line.

Last weekend he came on as a replacement in Newcastle’s 3-1 win against Southampton and waved goodbye with the travelers supporters.

Almiron played a significant role in Newcastle, reaching the Carabao Cup final and ending the fourth in the Premier League in 2022-23.

He also scored the opening goal in Magpies ‘4-1 win against Paris St-Germain at St James’ Park at the club’s return to the Champions League in October 2023.

“On behalf of the club, I want to thank ‘miggy’ for everything he has given us in our time together,” Howe said.

“He has been the ultimate professional, and he has been a big part of some of our most memorable moments in recent seasons.

“He is a good person and we will miss him a lot, but this is the right feature at the right time for him and his family and we wish them well.”

Atlanta United plays in the Eastern Conference of MLS, with the 2025 season, which starts on February 22.