Newcastle United saw interest in midfielder Miguel Almiron over the summer but the former Atalanta United star remained at St James’ Park and has struggled for playing time
Newcastle United ace Miguel Almiron plans to stay and fight for his place at Newcastle United, despite being unhappy at his current volume of minutes.
The Paraguay star was widely linked with a move away from St James’ Park over the summer, but remained in the North East when the transfer window closed. Almiron has spent most of his time on the substitutes bench in 2024/25 having started just once in the Premier League and appeared in the competition five times in all.
Almiron’s agent, Daniel Campos, has revealed during an interview with Radio La Red, per Sport Witness, that Eddie Howe pleaded with his client to stay at Newcastle. The attacking midfielder remains under contract until 2026.
“Although Miguel isn’t happy with the minutes he has in England, he wants to stay and fight at Newcastle,” Campos said.
“The coach always supported him,” he added. “When he asked for something, he asked him to not leave. It must be a tactical or momentary issue.”
Almiron drew interest from Major League Soccer of the summer. Charlotte FC, coached by ex-Aston Villa boss Dean Smith, bid for the former Atalanta United star but saw their offer turned down.
“They offered around $18m. We had arranged a contract with them, but the club rejected the proposal from the United States,” Campos said.
Almiron remains at home in Newcastle but could yet draw interest from South America come January. River Plate are among the teams linked with a deal but Campos has played down the possibilities of a move to Argentina due to the clause in Almiron’s contract, in addition to the terms of his deal.
“He has a valid contract. His contract was renewed last year for three more [years], and with the new owners of the club,” Campos said. “Miguel is not desperate for money or to do crazy things. If there is an offer from any team, we will go through the competent channels.
“The clause, except for the Brazilians, is unaffordable [for South American clubs]. The problem is also the contract he has.”
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