Newcastle United have signed Atlanta United star Miguel Almiron on a five-and-a-half-year deal.
The Magpies announced the capture of the Paraguay international on Thursday:
Newcastle United FCWe are delighted to announce the signing of forward Miguel Almirón from @ATLUTD. The 24-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year deal which will keep him at St. James' Park until June 2024. Full story: https://t.co/5NxxCEHhNx #NUFC https://t.co/a5MV5QBTum
The attacking midfielder said one of the key reasons he opted for the move to Newcastle was to work under manager Rafael Benitez, per the club statement:
"I'm very happy and eager to start and to meet my new team-mates.