Miguel Almiron ready for first Newcastle start against Huddersfield says Rafa Benitez0:45 Rafa Benitez says Miguel Almiron is settling well at Newcastle Rafa Benitez says Miguel Almiron is settling well at NewcastleMiguel Almiron is ready to make his first Newcastle start and is settling well among the Spanish-speaking contingent at the club, says manager Rafa Benitez. Newcastle bought Almiron for £21m from MLS side Atlanta United in January, breaking their 14-year old transfer record set when they signed Michael Owen from Real Madrid for £16.5m. Asked if he is ready to play from the start against Huddersfield on Saturday, Benitez said: "I think so. When we were following him, we knew we were trying to sign a good lad, a good professional and a hard worker. "He has these characteristics and abilities, but he is especially good at listening and trying to do what we think the team needs.

Source: Sky sports February 22, 2019 15:25 UTC