Newcastle United WAG drops biggest hint yet on 'popular' Magpies' star's January transfer exit
Newcastle United forward Miguel Almiron appears to has jetted off to seal his move to Major League Soccer side Atlanta United.
Miguel Almiron appears to have waved goodbye to Newcastle for the final time, after his wife shared a host of airport snaps.
The 30-year-old is set to re-sign for former club Atlanta United, in a deal that is expected to net the Magpies in the region of £8million, rising closer to £10million with add ons.
And having said his farewells to staff and teammates earlier this week, the player appears to have finally left Tyneside - with Alexia Notto, the Paraguayan’s influencer wife, showing the family departing.
In a series of posts to her story, Notto showed Almiron walking towards the gates with his boarding pass. She then showed herself, with her son, relaxing in Newcastle Airport’s new private lounge and images of a British Airways plane in the distance.
It is not known where the player, his wife and son are heading, but it is expected Almiron will fly to the USA to finalise the deal and sign on the dotted line for a club where he is adored.
Almiron is the former holder of Newcastle United’s transfer record, having arrived in January 2019 for more than the £16million paid for Michael Owen.
Popular player or popular exit?
The departure of Almiron has divided opinion among the Newcastle fanbase. While some hold him up as a bastion of effort and endeavour, with goals against the likes of PSG to show for it, some don’t rate the player much at all. The truth probably lies somewhere in between, with the club and its ambitions probably moving past the player.
What is in no doubt is, Almiron was a popular member of the squad, forming a close friendship with fellow South Americans Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes and their familites.
Will Newcastle United sign anyone in the transfer window?
As things stand, it looks unlikely Newcastle will be tempted into signing any first-team players - unless, of course, an offer they can’t refuse drops on their desk. In light of that materialising, it may well see Newcastle act, given they’re still fighting on three fronts - the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.
It’s understood Newcastle will look to tie down a number of youth signings before the close of the window, with one prospect from Turkey thought to have been eyed.