Just In: Miguel Almirón has returned to Atlanta United, and Newcastle is pleased to have him take his spot.

This is the next chapter in the story of Miguel Almirón, the Argentine midfielder who captivated

American supporters and lighted up the field here. The plot twists this time around since he is returning to Atlanta.

“Wait, this guy went to Europe, made a name for himself, got sold, and now he’s coming back to U.S. soccer?”

is probably making you scratch your brain. That’s the move, indeed. You might be surprised to hear this,

but I believe Newcastle made a mistake with this one. I’ll tell you why if you stay with me.

First off, athletes who don’t want the burden of playing football in Europe are increasingly drawn to

Major League Soccer (MLS), which has a lot to offer. While $12 million is no small sum,

Atlanta United’s decision was not solely motivated by financial gain. Almirón’s signing offers much more,

including skill, visibility, and the added spark of a player who has already proven he can

perform well on large stages. One of the earliest notable success stories for a South

American MLS player to transition to European football was Almirón. Although he had a

significant influence there, the English team was unable to

fully utilize him for whatever reason. In Atlanta now, he