Miguel Almirón, a Paraguayan player with a great presence in the Premier League, spoke in an exclusive interview with Nación Media from England and recalled his beginnings in professional soccer with the Cerro Porteño jersey.
In a chat with the journalist Christian Martin, ‘Miggy’ spoke of several points such as the desire to return to the Cyclone later in his career.
“In a somewhat distant future I would like to return to Cerrowhich is the club where I started, which saw me born, gave me the opportunity and taught me many things, “he said.
?⚽️?? Would you like to return to Cerro Porteño? Would you play for Olimpia or Libertad?
?️ Miguel Almiron, soccer player #newcastle.#VersusExtra @SomosGENNow pic.twitter.com/gfH7U8FrO9
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“But right now I’m very good in Newcastle“, clarified the Urracas footballer.
Regarding the consideration towards him in the black and white club, he commented: “Going to the stadium and seeing that English people have the Paraguayan flag is something very nice, it makes me very happy. The people of Newcastle have always been very supportive of me, ever since I arrived.”
“You feel proud of that. Going to the stadium and seeing the Paraguayan flag makes me very happy. I don’t know if it’s my best version, but personally, I’m feeling very good” ?️ Miguel Almirón, footballer #newcastle.#VersusExtra @SomosGENNow pic.twitter.com/OjTWpA8oW2
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– Play for Olimpia or Libertad? –
The skillful 28-year-old player alluded to whether he would play for other teams in our country, such as Olimpia or Libertad.
“I am a fan of CerroI don’t know what could happen (…) I respect Paraguayan clubs a lot, but yes (it’s difficult)“, he expressed.
“I really like Cerro“, he added, in addition to alluding to the fact that he “liked a lot” the old Olla as well as the New Olla, which “is beautiful”.
Miguel Almirón made his debut in March 2013 as a player for the Cerro Porteño professional team, where he stayed until 2015. From there he went to Lanús in Argentina, then to Atlanta United in the United States and later to Newcastle in England until today.
“Sometimes when the games are at 2 in the morning I don’t come, but when they are at 11:00, yes, especially those in Cerro. The player is exposed to criticism, the people who go to the pitch have every right to express what he thinks”?️ Miguel Almirón, #newcastle. pic.twitter.com/KYVPuxxxIP
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