1. Mikael Lustig then moved to Umea FC, where he played for two years.
10 Facts About Mikael Lustig
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Mikael Lustig had attracted interest from other European clubs, such as Scottish Premier League team Celtic, English Premier League club Fulham and La Liga side Espanyol.
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Mikael Lustig officially joined the club on 1 January 2012.
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Mikael Lustig was initially credited with Celtic's second goal that day, although it was later given as an own goal.
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On 21 June 2019, Mikael Lustig signed a contract with Gent until 2022.
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On 25 August 2020, Mikael Lustig signed for Swedish club AIK on a free deal, a club which he did a trial for in 2004.
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At the 2018 World Cup, Mikael Lustig started in 4 games for Sweden as they were eliminated by England in the quarter final.
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Mikael Lustig was included in Sweden's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.
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On 13 July 2021, Mikael Lustig announced his retirement from international football.
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Mikael Lustig won a total of 94 caps for Sweden, scoring 6 goals.