Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez paid tribute to Newcastle United star Miguel Almiron while celebrating his first goal of the 2019 season.

Martinez and Almiron formed a strong bond during their two seasons together in Georgia, and the pair's form last season contributed greatly to their MLS Cup success.

Almiron scored 13 goals and registered 13 assists during an historic season for United, while Martinez's 35 goal haul smashed the MLS goalscoring record for a season.

The Venezuelan and the Paraguayan became great friends off the field and when either man scored, they former their own celebration that mimicked characters in Dragonball Z powering up.

Almiron has since swapped Atlanta for Newcastle, of course, and has made a big impression on Tyneside during his opening three games for the club.

But Martinez, who also attracted European interest, opted to sign a new deal at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and scored his first goal of the season during their 4-0 win over Herediano in the CONCACAF Champions League.

Clearly missing his old mate, he paid tribute to Almiron by performing his half of the celebration alone.

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Almiron was clearly keeping tabs on his old side's progress and Martinez's celebration clearly made an impact on him and his wife, as she posted a video of Martinez's celebration on her Instagram story.