Atlanta United president Darren Eales believes Miguel Almiron will prove an instant favourite for Newcastle United fans.
Almiron became Newcastle 's most expensive-ever signing when manager Rafa Benitez convinced owner Mike Ashley to lay out £21million on the Paraguayan attacking midfielder.
Eales told the Mirror: “He's an unbelievable person as a character. He smiles all the time. From that perspective of engaging with the fans he was an instant fan favourite because of his demeanour.
“In terms of his playing on the pitch, he is non-stop, perpetual motion. He is faster with the ball than without it. He reminds me very much of Gareth Bale that way.
“When Gareth picked the ball up, he always seemed to be quicker when he had the ball and Miggy is like that with his pace.
"But the big thing for him and why I think he is really suited for the Premier League is, yes he is a brilliantly exciting attacking player, particularly in transition but he works really hard in defending.
“For us as a club, to have our star player be the first person tackling back, and run 60 yards back to nick it out of touch, was great.
“So, going to Newcastle - and this was the chat we had - he is going to fit in straight away because Newcastle fans want a player who is going to wear his heart on his sleeve, and who is there doing the dirty stuff just as much as the attacking stuff."
