Miguel Almiron return to Atlanta United not working out as hoped
Miguel Almiron moved from Newcastle United to Atlanta United on 30 January 2025.
Almost exactly six years to the day (31 January 2019) when he moved in the opposite direction.
Some great business by Newcastle United in that last transfer window, saw Lloyd Kelly also move out, with the two transfers set to earn United around £30m in total and especially in PSR terms great business, as for PSR almost all that money will be banked as profit in the 2024/25 accounts.
The move back to the USA also looked set to be a great decision for both Miguel Almiron and Atlanta United, it couldn’t have got off to a better start.
First game of the MLS season (Eastern Conference), Atlanta United hosting Montreal, a crowd of 65,520 turning up to see the return of Miguel Almiron.
He didn’t disappoint. Miggy was outstanding on his second debut for the club.
Atlanta United twice led, only for Montreal to level both times. Then came the moment, five minutes to go, Miguel Almiron setting up Mosquera to score the winning goal (see the official report below)!
However, things haven’t continued in quite the same way for both Miguel Almiron and Atlanta United.
The next nine league matches have seen only one win.
In the eight of these last nine that Miggy has started, Atlanta United have picked up only five points from a possible 24 and in five of the eight Atlanta haven’t even scored a goal
