Michu: What happened to the Swansea striker who Erling Haaland idolised?

It’s been a decade since Swansea City took a £2.3 million punt on a little-known Spanish forward from Rayo Vallecano named Michu.

The 25-year-old might not have arrived in Wales with the biggest reputation, but his name was quickly on the lips of fans around Europe as he became an instant hit for his new side.

Michu scored twice on his Swans debut in a 5-0 demolition of Queens Park Rangers and never looked back.

Rattling in goals for fun throughout the 2012/13 season, the fan favourite hit a total of 22 goals in 43 games in his opening campaign with the club, even helping Swansea to lift the League Cup.

Naturally, Michu was on the scoresheet as they thrashed Bradford 5-0 in the final.

The prolific frontman was rewarded for his outstanding form when he picked up the club’s Player of the Season and the Supporters’ Player of the Year awards.

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International recognition soon followed, as he earned a call-up for Spain, ultimately securing his sole cap during a 2-1 win over Belarus in October 2013.

You can relieve Michu’s electric debut season below.

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MICHU signed for Swansea

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It wasn’t just Swansea fans who adored the English top-flight’s latest goalscoring sensation, though.

Michu’s unlikely rise to Premier League prominence also appealed to young fans around the world, including a certain Erling Braut Haaland.