Al-Shabab set to beat Atlanta United in race to sign Miguel Almirón from Newcastle United

The Paraguayan appears to be closer to a move to Saudi Arabia.

Víctor Martín J.VictorMartJimKieran Quailekquaile90Update: Jan 22nd, 2024 13:35 EST

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Atlanta United have fond memories of Miguel Almirón. ‘Miggy’, as he was affectionately known to fans of the Georgia club, scored 21 goals and registered 22 assists during his two seasons in MLS, a tally that earned him a move to the Premier League with Newcastle United.

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However, six seasons after that journey to European football, Almirón could be about to leave the northern English club. After a resounding Champions League exit, the club need to readjust budgets and adapt to Fair Play, so several departures have been planned, with the Prague-born Almirón being one of them, which has got Atlanta United fans excited.

Almada’s future

By all indications, several recent developments have made the dream of a hypothetical return of Almirón feasible. Newcastle are willing to negotiate a fair price for the player, while the potential departure of Thiago Almada may provide Atlanta with the financial resources and space to acquire a player of the Paraguay international’s ability.