Charlotte FC release official statement as Newcastle United transfer breakthrough close
Charlotte FC assistant manager Christian Fuchs has let slip that Miguel Almiron is closing in on an MLS return.
Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley broke the club’s transfer record to sign the Paraguayan in January 2019. A fresh deal in February 2023 came following a purple patch under Eddie Howe but, that aside, Almiron’s form at St James’ Park has been patchy.
Sources claim the Magpies were open to an exit in the summer but valuations between Charlotte and the Toon hierarchy were distant. However, just one Premier League start all season and a need for outgoings given FFP/PSR restrictions make Almiron surplus to requirements.
The Chronicle claim a deal worth around £16million is being worth on - with those funds being reimbursed into Newcastle’s transfer kitty. A right-sided attacker to replace the 30-year-old would be prioritised, with the Magpies also keen on signing a centre-back.
Newcastle failed to sign Marc Guehi in August and could return to the table knowing his Crystal Palace contract is entering a precarious stage. But to make any signings, the Magpies, according to Howe, must ship players out first.
Charlotte assistant Fuchs - who won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016 - revealed Almiron is close to heading back across the pond. He said: “He’s a great player but I don’t really want to talk about him as he hasn’t signed yet.
“There are always a lot of names being associated with Charlotte FC and all I know is that, once it is signed, Almiron will be a great addition to our club and I would really look forward to him joining us and playing for us.
“We are very ambitious, coming up into our fourth year and it has been a steady progression within the club, within the MLS and we are really looking forward to getting going again. We are coming back on January 12th, going into pre season, and it is going to be a great season ahead.”