Almiron, linking well with Kieran Trippier on the right, took his goal tally to six with two strikes in Tuesday night’s 3-2 defeat to Benfica at the Estadio da Luz.
There had been speculation over the future of the 28-year-old, signed from Atlanta United in January 2019, at the start of the summer ahead of an expected busy few months in the transfer market for the club.
However, Almiron, speaking to the club’s matchday programme, says he’s “very happy” at Newcastle.
Asked about speculation over his future, Almiron said: “I’m always very relaxed on that score. My head’s always focused on Newcastle. I’m very happy here, and I’ve always maintained that.
“From the very first day I arrived at the club, people have always treated me very, and so I’m always going to be very grateful to everybody at the club and all the fans for how they’ve treated me since day one.
“I’ve come here from far away, and I’ll always value the love and affection that the Newcastle public have shown me.
“So, like I say, My mindset and attention is always on Newcastle, I want to put in a great pre-season, so I’ll be able to be in a position to help the team in the games ahead.”
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5. Werner available on loan
Chelsea are prepared to let Timo Werner leave on loan in the coming weeks, would be open to including an option to buy in any agreement. Newcastle United and Arsenal have both been linked. (Fabrizio Romano) | Getty Images
6. Rennes eye Kalimuendo
Leeds United target Arnaud Kalimuendo is a transfer priority for Rennes this summer. The French outfit are willing to pay up to £25m for the forward. (L’Equipe) | Getty Images
7. Spurs want Milenkovic
Tottenham are set to ramp up their interest in Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic. (La Nazione) | Getty Images
8. Toon fail in Maddison bid
Leicester have rejected Newcastle’s £40m opening bid for playmaker James Maddison, are holding out for closer to £60m. (iNews) | Getty Images