Winger Miguel Almiron is to re-join Major League Soccer outlet Atalanta after six years at Newcastle. The 30-year-old, who signed for the Magpies in January 2019, scored 23 goals and assisted eight in his 186 Premier League appearances for the club.
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.
Miguel Almirón is heading back to where it all started.  The Paraguayan forward has officially rejoined Atlanta United on a permanent deal, marking the end of
After 186 appearances in the Premier League, 30 goals and a treasure trove of black and white memories, Miguel Almiron is leaving Newcastle United
Atlanta United announced on Thursday that fan favorite Miguel Almirón will return to the club after six years with English Premier League's Newcastle United.
After rumors have been swarming the internet for the past few weeks, Miguel Almirón is set to leave Newcastle United and return to Atlanta United.
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.
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.
As Miguel Almirón prepares to say goodbye to Newcastle United, it is the right time to pay tribute to a player who may not have been the best winger to have worn the black and white stripes, but none have worked harder or cared more.
Almiron, Spaniard Ayoze Perez and Venezuelan Salomon Rondon, christened “The Three Amigos” by supporters, formed a fluid and frightening attack. Almiron’s relentless running created space and opportunities for the other two, who scored 14 goals between them during the second half of that season.
Atlanta United announced the return of franchise hero Miguel Almiron on Thursday. The 31-year-old Paraguay international helped Atlanta claim the 2018 MLS Cup before joining the Premier League's Newcastle United for a then-record outgoing transfer fee of $27 million.