Miguel Almirón is returning to Atlanta. Atlanta United said Thursday they have signed the Paraguayan midfielder after completing a transfer from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.
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.
Eddie Howe says the ‘time was right’ for Miguel Almiron to leave Newcastle United after the midfielder’s move to Atlanta United was confirmed.
Whilst admitting that “anything can happen” with a potential Miguel Almiron departure, Eddie Howe stated that the staff “expect him here for training today and to be part of
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.
Eddie Howe is confident his Newcastle United players can build on their “massive” victory over Southampton ahead of facing Fulham in the Premier League this Saturday. Howe watched on as his side came from a goal down to dispatch the division’s bottom club with ease,
Eddie Howe warns of short-term pain for Newcastle in bid for consistency - Paraguay international Miguel Almiron could leave the club this month.
Newcastle winger Miguel Almiron could leave the club before the transfer deadline, says manager Eddie Howe. Almiron has been a key player for Newcastle since arriving from US club Atlanta six years ago but has fallen down the pecking order, last scoring a goal in December 2023.
The Magpies may still have to sell players before the end of the summer to meet PSR rules in the Premier League.
EDDIE HOWE admits losing Miguel Almiron would be “not ideal” – and expects the Paraguayan to be part of the squad for Newcastle United ’s home game with Bournemouth tomorrow.
It is perfect Howe. Peak Howe. While everybody else revels in a heady, joyous ride, he is fiddling with the seatbelt, checking and double-checking, a meticulous, detail-obsessed head coach who readily admits he is motivated by “the fear of tomorrow”. One day, that safety harness will be needed, but not now. Not yet.
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.