Atlanta United is interested in reuniting with Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the MLS side already made a $13.5 million bid to Newcastle United for Almiron and is now awaiting a response.
The deal is expected to come together in the coming days, and both Almiron and Newcastle are in favor of the move.
The minor issue Atlanta would need to overcome is the fact that Almiron’s discovery rights are currently owned by Charlotte FC. It is expected that Charlotte will waive its rights in exchange for compensation.
Miguel Almiron played with Atlanta United between 2016 and 2018, helping the club to win the MLS Cup in 2018 and earning a pair of MLS Best XI honors. Almiron’s stellar performances helped him secure an MLS-record $27 million transfer to Newcastle in January 2019.
Almiron needed some time to adjust to Premier League football but ended up playing a key role in Newcastle’s run to fourth-place finish during the 2022-23 campaign with 11 goals. However, this season saw Almiron being used sparsely and starting only four games in all competitions.
Newcastle is motivated to part ways with Almiron as his sale will help the club get in line with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. The player, on the other hand, is also keep on change of scenery in order to secure regular playing time.