On Sunday, Newcastle United will play their first cup final in a quarter of a century. They will have an extremely difficult task to upset in-form Manchester United at Wembley Stadium. Still, they will at least try to do so with their talismanic winger Miguel Almiron in the highest of spirits.The 29-year-old Paraguay international has been producing his best football this season and is by far in the best form since arriving in England from MLS team Atlanta United in January 2019. As a reward, he’s now been handed a new three-and-a-half-year contract to keep him at St. James’ Park during his prime.##NAJAVA_MECA_7049565##Almiron’s the Magpies’ leading goalscorer with 10 goals in 23 Premier League games this season.”I am very happy to sign a new contract with Newcastle. I felt at home at Newcastle from the beginning. I’ve felt very welcomed and I feel like part of the family, so I am very happy to stay here and I am going to keep giving everything on the pitch to thank the people of Newcastle. The truth is that I’ve worked really hard since I came to Newcastle to improve my level and to be where I am at the moment, and I also thank the staff and my team-mates, who have helped me a lot during these four years. I think this is a reward for that hard work and I am very happy.”📲 Miguel Almirón on Instagram⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Pxk9mDuQkl— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 24, 2023 The Magpies’ manager Eddie Howe has the chance to give Newcastle their first major trophy since 1969 – and he’ll need Almiron on the very top of his game.”Miggy is a hugely important part of our squad on and off the pitch and I’m very pleased to see his contribution acknowledged in this way. I’m delighted we’ll continue our journey together.”
