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Newcastle United have unveiled Miguel Almiron as their main deadline day signing from Atlanta United.

The Paraguay international has signed a five and a half year contract and has been handed squad number 24.

United are believed to have paid £16million upfront for Almiron and the deal could rise to £21million - which would eventually break the record. If the club stay up there's understood to be a payment due.

Speaking after joining the club Almiron said: "I’m very happy and eager to start and to meet my new team mates.

"The league is very competitive, this is a historic club, and Rafa Benítez himself were the main reasons why I am here now.

"I think it is a great responsibility, something beautiful for me, and I will try to offer the best I can to repay the trust the club put in me."

After completing the move Benitez said: "We were following Miguel Almirón for a while, and we saw a player with some pace in attack, who can play behind the striker. We have someone who can score goals and give assists.

"We know that MLS is a different challenge to the Premier League but he has the potential to do what we are expecting, and what we need.

"From talking to the lad, you can tell that he is really focused and wants to do well.

"He wants to be successful and he wants to help the team, to score goals and give assists if it is possible.

"His impact in MLS has been really good - he's been one of the best players this year - and hopefully he can give us more competition and more quality in the final third. "

"I am pleased that the hard work behind the scenes has ended positively and I thank everyone for their efforts."

The deal is believed to be a club record but has been reported as an "undisclosed fee" by the Magpies.