Signing Atlanta United have brought back club legend Miguel Almirón, announcing Thursday they've acquired the star midfielder from English Premier League side Newcastle United.

After rumors have been swarming the internet for the past few weeks, Miguel Almirón is set to leave Newcastle United and return to Atlanta United.Almirón, a fan favorite, was an original member of the Five Stripes and helped lead the club to an MLS Cup in 2018.

Atlanta United is bringing back a MLS Cup champion. Forward Miguel Almiron resigned with the team on Thursday.

Six years after sealing a move to Premier League side Newcastle United from MLS club Atlanta United, Paraguay international Miguel Almiron has completed a return to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 30-year-old Almiron,

It now looks odds on that the official announcement of his return to Atlanta United, will come on Friday, exactly six years to the day. There has been a lot of talk amongst Newcastle United fans about the imminent departure of Miguel Almiron.

Atlanta United announced on Thursday that fan favorite Miguel Almirón will return to the club after six years with English Premier League's Newcastle United.

Paraguay international Miguel Almiron has returned to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, after six years at Newcastle United, both clubs said on Thursday.

Atlanta United has completed the signing of Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United. The Athletic reported on January 15 the MLS side had tabled a bid worth £11million ($13.5m) for the 30-year-old Paraguayan who will return to Atlanta six years after he left the club to join Newcastle.

Atlanta United announced the return of franchise hero Miguel Almiron on Thursday. The 31-year-old Paraguay international helped Atlanta claim the 2018 MLS Cup before joining the Premier League's Newcastle United for a then-record outgoing transfer fee of $27 million.