1. Michu is the current director of football of Burgos CF.
14 Facts About Michu
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In mid-January 2010, a transfer to La Liga with Sporting de Gijon in order to replace Birmingham City-bound Michel was almost arranged, but it eventually fell through and Michu stayed at Celta.
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On 8 June 2011, after helping the club to sixth position in the regular season, Michu netted the game's only goal in the first leg of the promotion play-offs against Granada CF, at home; in the second leg he missed his penalty shootout attempt and his team was eliminated.
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On 27 July 2011, after his contract with Celta expired, Michu signed a two-year deal with Rayo Vallecano, newly promoted to the top division.
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Michu was given the number 9 shirt upon his transfer, and subsequently began featuring as a striker.
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On 23 January 2013, Michu signed a new four-year contract.
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On 17 July 2014, Michu moved on loan to SSC Napoli of Serie A, with the option of a permanent move.
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Immediately after leaving Swansea, Michu joined Asturian amateurs UP Langreo.
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Michu officially announced his retirement from professional football on 25 July 2017 at the age of 31, due to the 'situation of [his] right ankle'.
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Michu was finally called up to the national team on 6 October 2013, as a replacement for the injured David Villa.
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Michu made his debut five days later, starting in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Belarus in Palma de Mallorca.
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On 3 June 2018, Michu was appointed as director of football of Langreo, where his brother acted as head coach.
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Michu left the position on 3 April 2019, to become the technical secretary of Oviedo.
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In October 2024, Michu named himself caretaker manager of Burgos in place of the sacked Bolo.