Michy Batshuayi-Atunga was born 2 October 1993, He is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, on loan from the champions in England, Chelsea and the Belgium national team. Batshuayi is known for his strength, speed, positioning and link-up play.
Batshuayi started his professional career only 17 years old at Standard Liege from Belgium. Scoring 44 goals in 120 games in all competitions. His 21 goals in the 2013-14 season made him the second-highest scorer, and contributed to his Ebony shoe award.
In 2014 Marseille got him for £4.5 million, Batshuayi helped them reach the 2016 Coupe de France final, where they lost against PSG 4-2, Michy scored 2 goals. Batshuayi played 62 games and scored 26 goals. He was an important player for the france team the second season for Marseille as he scored 19 goals in all competitions. On 23 August 2015, the club president Vincent Lebrune said “There is not a single top 15 world club that is not interested in Batshuayi. He is one of the most wanted players on the market. There were a lot of offers for him this summer, but he didn’t want to leave. He’s proving himself on the pitch, and if clubs want him then they are going to have to pay around €50m.
In April 2016 the English premier League club Crystal Palace offered a €38 million, and Marseille accepted the offer but Michy did not want to make the move. On 3 July, Chelsea came and offered a €40 million, Batshuayi accepted it and made a five-year deal with the blues. He was Antonio Conte first signing. The first season he played for Chelsea he wasn’t Antonio Conte first man, but Michy came often of the bench and made a good performances, scored goals and created chances for his teammates. Michy Batshuayi got the nickname The Batsman from Chelsea fans because he was so active on the Internet (Twitter and Instagram) and also because of his name that is simular to Batman. On 12 May, Batshuayi came on as a substitute against West Bromwich Albion with the score 0-0. Chelsea needed all three points to win the Premier League title. In the 82nd minute, he slotted a goal past keeper Ben foster and won the game for the Blues. He has played 32 games and scored 7 goals for Chelsea FC.
On 31 January 2018, Batshuayi was sent on loan to Germany. He Joined Borussia Dortmund for the rest of the season. He has been absolute briliant for them. He has scored 3 goals in 4 games for Borussia Dortmund and helped to qualify for the last 32 in the Europa League.
His international career has been very good as he has scored 5 goals in oly 11 games for the The devils (Belgium). His first game was against Cyprus, the 28 March 2015. He scored in a 5-0 victory.
Michy Batshuayi is going to be very important player for Chelsea next season if he continues his form like he is playing now with Borussia Dortmund.
Post by: Máni Austmann
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