Unhappy Miguel Almiron breaks silence on Newcastle United future after request

Miguel Almiron has started just one Premier League game this season and been afforded just 254 minutes under Eddie Howe.

Almiron's agent Daniel Campos is no stranger to sharing the feelings of the 30-year-old after once risking the wrath of Steve Bruce during his stint as boss. His representative has now used the international break as an opportunity to talk to the world about Almiron's unhappiness on Tyneside.

Campos told TYC Sports that Newcastle rejected an offer from Charlotte FC in MLS last summer because the bid was paltry. But he also made it clear that Eddie Howe had requested he stays on.

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The South American agent said: "Although Miguel is not happy with the minutes he has in England, he wants to stay and fight for his place at Newcastle.

"The coach (Eddie Howe) always supported him . When he made a request, he asked him not to leave. It must be a tactical or temporary issue."

Speaking about Charlotte's failed approach to lure Almiron to the States, Compos said: "They offered around 18 million dollars . We had arranged a contract with them, but the club rejected the proposal from the United States."

Almiron is yet to score in the 2024/25 season after seven appearances and his last goal for the club was almost 12 months ago. Back then he netted in a 3-0 win over Fulham at St James' Park in the Premier League. Almiron had 30 career goals for Newcastle since his £21million move from Atlanta United in 2019.