Miguel Almiron Admits He Was 'Ecstatic' When He Heard Rafa Benitez Wanted Him to Join Newcastle

​Newcastle United's record signing​ Miguel Almiron has admitted that the opportunity to work with Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez was one he couldn't turn down. The Paraguayan midfielder, who has won 14 caps for his country, broke the Magpies transfer record when he joined from Atlanta United last month, joining the club for a fee around the £20m mark. His move surpassed the £17m fee that Newcastle paid Real Madrid for Michael Owen back in 2005, and Almiron - who has impressed in his handful... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/