Michu
Born: March 21, 1986 (age 38)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Oviedo, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2008-2011 | Celta Vigo |
| 2011-2012 | Rayo Vallecano | |
| 2012-2015 | Swansea City | |
| → 2014-2015 | Napoli (loan) | |
Sports Mole has 550 articles about Michu. Articles 1 to 40:
Premier League predictions GW4: Spurs to earn North London derby bragging rights
Sports Mole takes on Trampolene's Jack Jones for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek four of the 2024-25 season.
Sep 13, 16:41
Michu retires from professional football
Former Swansea City attacker Michu retires from professional football at the age of 31 after a long injury battle.
Jul 17, 18:42
Michu to sign for Real Oviedo?
Former Swansea City striker Michu is reportedly closing in on a move to Spanish second-tier outfit Real Oviedo.
Aug 16, 14:06
Swansea City sign Sevilla striker Fernando Llorente for undisclosed fee
Swansea City confirm the signing of Sevilla and Spain striker Fernando Llorente, 31, for an undisclosed fee.
Aug 5, 20:00
Nathan Dyer keen to reunite with Leonardo Ulloa at Swansea City
Swansea City winger Nathan Dyer believes that former Leicester City teammate Leonardo Ulloa would be a good signing for his side.
Jul 28, 18:28
Aston Villa 'fail with Michu bid'
Aston Villa reportedly fail with a bid to sign former Swansea City striker Michu from the Spanish fourth tier.
Feb 1, 07:51
Michu pays tribute to Swansea City
Spanish forward Michu takes to Twitter to thank Swansea City "for everything" after his departure from the Welsh side was confirmed.
Nov 9, 15:21
Michu leaves Swansea by mutual consent
Premier League side Swansea City part company with Spanish attacker Michu, 29, by mutual consent.
Nov 9, 14:58
Report: Swansea City to terminate Michu contract after wages agreement
Reports claim that Swansea City will pay off forward Michu in order to allow the former Spain international to leave the club.
Nov 3, 19:48
Swansea City boss Garry Monk plays down Michu retirement talk
Swansea City boss Garry Monk plays down reports suggesting that Michu is planning to retire from football.
Sep 16, 10:54
On This Day: Michu scores equaliser as Swansea City draw with Liverpool
Sports Mole looks back at Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on September 16, 2013.
Sep 16, 08:00
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins: 'Michu in never-ending career dilemma'
Michu faces a "never-ending" dilemma over the future of his career due to injury and fitness, according to Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins.
Sep 11, 19:15
Report: Swansea City's Michu considering quitting football
Swansea City outcast Michu is reportedly considering retiring from football.
Sep 3, 07:11
Stoke City want Michu?
Stoke City are interested in signing Swansea City forward Michu, according to a report.
Sep 1, 17:16
Swansea City boss Gary Monk: 'Michu has no future here'
Swansea City boss Gary Monk reiterates that Michu has no future at the club.
Aug 28, 18:17
Garry Monk: 'Michu no closer to exit'
Garry Monk reveals that Spanish forward Michu has still not agreed a move away from Swansea City.
Aug 21, 02:08
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's football action
Sports Mole columnist Sam Matterface looks back on the weekend's football action, with Chelsea, Portsmouth and Sepp Blatter on the agenda.
Aug 17, 14:30
Garry Monk: 'I'm surprised Michu has not left Swansea City'
Garry Monk admits that he is surprised that Michu is still a Swansea City player with just three weeks remaining of the summer transfer window.
Aug 12, 22:27
Garry Monk: 'Swansea City working on Michu departure'
Swansea City manager Garry Monk admits that no further developments have been made regarding Michu's summer exit from the Liberty Stadium.
Aug 2, 11:18
Michu targeted by Rayo Vallecano?
Rayo Vallecano are reportedly closing in on a move for Swansea City forward Michu, who is also a target for Granada.
Jul 23, 03:06
Swansea City boss Garry Monk: 'Michu not in my plans'
Garry Monk admits that Spanish playmaker Michu has played his last game in a Swansea City shirt.
Jul 14, 16:43
Report: Michu asks Swansea City for free transfer
Michu, who scored 22 goals for Swansea City during the 2012-13 season, is reportedly speaking to officials at the club to see if he can be released from his contract.
Jul 13, 22:57
Report: Michu in talks with Granada
Swansea City forward Michu is in advanced negotiations with Spanish outfit Granada, according to a report.
Jul 13, 17:30
Garry Monk expects Michu exit
Swansea City manager Garry Monk admits that he is not expecting Michu to return to the club for the final year of his contract.
May 23, 14:25
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins unsure on Michu future
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins admits that forgotten man Michu might not play for the club again.
May 20, 11:32
Preview: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk vs. Napoli
Sports Mole looks ahead to the second leg of the Europa League semi-final between Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and Napoli in Ukraine.
May 12, 15:55
On this day: Rio Ferdinand scores Sir Alex Ferguson's last Old Trafford goal
Two years ago today, Rio Ferdinand's late goal secured a victory for Manchester United on what was Sir Alex Ferguson's last home game in charge of the club.
May 12, 08:00
Live Commentary: Arsenal 0-1 Swansea City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at the Emirates.
May 11, 19:00
Garry Monk to hold talks with Michu this summer
Swansea City boss says that he will meet with striker Michu to discuss his future this summer.
May 8, 20:51
Preview: Napoli vs. Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the Europa League semi-final between Napoli and Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk at the Stadio San Paolo.
May 5, 15:57
Preview: Napoli vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's Serie A match between Napoli and AC Milan.
May 1, 17:30
Preview: Empoli vs. Napoli
Sports Mole previews Thursday night's Serie A clash between Empoli and Napoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Apr 28, 11:16
Team News: Henrique replaces suspended Christian Maggio for Sampdoria clash
Henrique replaces the suspended Christian Maggio for Napoli as they host Sampdoria in Serie A.
Apr 26, 19:11
Preview: Napoli vs. Sampdoria
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Serie A match between Napoli and Sampdoria.
Apr 24, 18:02
Garry Monk: 'Bafetimbi Gomis can be a Swansea City great'
Swansea City manager Garry Monk believes that Bafetimbi Gomis can become one the club's greatest strikers.
Apr 23, 05:20
Preview: Napoli vs. Wolfsburg
Sports Mole looks ahead to Napoli's Europa League clash with Wolfsburg as the Italians look to see out their 4-1 first-leg win and reach the semi-finals.
Apr 21, 18:04
Preview: Wolfsburg vs. Napoli
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Europa League quarter-final first leg between Wolfsburg and Napoli in Germany.
Apr 14, 15:55
Santi Cazorla keen to rejoin Spanish club
Arsenal ace Santi Cazorla says that he wants to rejoin Real Oviedo before he retires from the game.
Apr 13, 17:01
Preview: Napoli vs. Fiorentina
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's vital Serie A clash between Napoli and Fiorentina.
Apr 10, 17:59
Swansea City boss Garry Monk open to Michu return
Swansea City boss Garry Monk refuses to rule out a return for Michu, who is currently on loan at Napoli.
Apr 9, 16:21
