Newcastle United's new signing Miguel Almiron is "no angel" by his own admission. Photo / AP
Miguel Almiron looks like a choir boy, with his cherubic features and mischievous smile, but the baby face masks a steely determination that will serve Newcastle United's record signing well in the difficult months ahead.
Newcastle expect much from the 24-year-old Paraguay international, whose two years with Atlanta United turned
him into Major League Soccer's most expensive export at £21 million ($40.3m).
He is, as first impressions go, not long a man, weighing no more than 64kg with his kit and boots on. Slender to the point of skinny. Appearances can be deceptive.
Almiron, by his own admission is "no angel" and those who worked closest with him in the US insist there is far more to him than a few flicks and tricks. There is toughness behind the wide-eyed innocence, but he will be tested like never before on Tyneside.
"Football's not just about skill and ability," said Almiron, who was the most expensive signing of a rather subdued January transfer window for Premier League clubs.
