Miguel Almiron signs for Atlanta United – Newcastle United official announcement.

A Newcastle United official declaration on Thursday afternoon has confirmed that Miguel Almiron has left the club.

The winger agreeing a permanent transfer to Atlanta United.

A day short of six years since he joined at St James’ Park, Miguel Almiron returned to the MLS club.

Good luck to Miguel Almiron and Atlanta United.

The customary ‘undisclosed fee’ in the official Newcastle United announcement but Sky Sports earlier claimed it to be £8m plus £3m in potential add-ons.

 

Newcastle United official announcement – 30 January 2025:

Miguel Almirón has completed a permanent transfer to Atlanta United for an unknown amount, six years after joining the Magpies from the Major League Soccer club.

‘Miggy’ joined to St. James’ Park for a then-club-record price in January 2019 and has gone on to make 223 appearances for Newcastle United.

The popular Paraguayan struck the goal on 30 occasions during his six years on Tyneside and played a vital part as Eddie Howe’s team reached the Carabao Cup final and finished fourth in the Premier League during the 2022/23 season.

He subsequently started the scoring for the first UEFA Champions League game at St. James’ Park in more than 20 years in October 2023 as the Magpies hammered French champions Paris Saint-Germain 4-1.

Newcastle United head coach, Eddie Howe, said: “On behalf of the club, I want to thank Miggy for everything he has given us during our time together.

“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 great person and we’ll miss him greatly, but this is the right move at the right time for him and his family and we wish them well.”

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