Édouard Michut Explained

Édouard Michut
Full Name:Édouard Oscar Michut[1]
Birth Date:4 March 2003
Birth Place:Aix-les-Bains, France
Height:1.78 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2009–2011
Youthclubs1:FC Le Chesnay 78
Youthyears2:2011–2015
Youthclubs2:Versailles
Youthyears3:2016–2022
Youthclubs3:Paris Saint-Germain
Years1:2021–2024
Clubs1:Paris Saint-Germain
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Sunderland (loan)
Caps2:24
Goals2:1
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Adana Demirspor (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Adana Demirspor
Caps4:14
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019–2020
Nationalteam2:France U17
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2021–2022
Nationalteam3:France U19
Nationalcaps3:9
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2023–
Nationalteam4:France U20
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:26 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:22 March 2023

Édouard Oscar Michut (born 4 March 2003) is a French professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Adana Demirspor.

Club career

Early career

Born in Aix-les-Bains in southeastern France, Michut played for FC Le Chesnay 78 from September 2009 to October 2011. He then signed for Versailles, which he stayed at until June 2015, before joining the academy of Paris Saint-Germain in July 2016. In his youth career, Michut was dubbed the "new Verratti" (and also by some as the "new Messi") in France due to his technical ability and tactical versatility; he attracted the attention of several major clubs, namely Manchester City, Juventus, Barcelona and Valencia.[2]

Paris Saint-Germain

On 23 July 2020, Michut signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), a deal lasting until 2023.[3] He made his debut in a 4–0 Ligue 1 win over Dijon on 27 February 2021, coming on as a substitute for Danilo Pereira at the 89th minute of the match.[4] [5] On 18 June 2021, Michut extended his contract with PSG to 30 June 2025.[6]

On 18 August 2021, Michut was sent back to train with the under-19 squad coached by Zoumana Camara.[7] He made his first appearance of the 2021–22 season as a substitute in a 3–0 Coupe de France win over Feignies Aulnoye on 19 December,[8] and made his first professional start in a 4–0 win over Vannes on 3 January 2022 in the same competition.[9] [10] On 9 January 2022, Michut made his first league appearance of the season,[11] coming on as a substitute for Ander Herrera in a 1–1 draw away to Lyon. In the match, he recorded his first career assist, a pass for Thilo Kehrer's 76th-minute equalizer. At the age of 18 years and 311 days, he became the youngest player to contribute an assist for Paris Saint-Germain since Kylian Mbappé (18 years and 298 days) in a match against Dijon on 14 October 2017.[12] On 20 April 2022, Michut received a red card in a 3–0 win over Angers. After having been tackled, he struck Romain Thomas's tibia "on accident" according to PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino.[13] By participating in five league matches for Paris Saint-Germain in the 2021–22 season,[14] Michut became a Ligue 1 champion.[15]

On 6 July 2022, a meeting was scheduled at the Camp des Loges between Michut and Luís Campos, PSG's new Football Advisor, to discuss the player's future at the club. However, Michut did not show up to the meeting.[16] He had not been named in the club's squad for the start of pre-season on 4 July, and had instead been placed in a separate session for youth players starting on 12 July. A new meeting between Michut and Campos occurred on 7 July, in which Campos gave Michut a warning due to his behavior. Before the end of the meeting, Michut was made to sign a paper acting as a call to order.[17]

Loan to Sunderland

On 31 August 2022, Michut joined EFL Championship club Sunderland on a season-long loan deal, with the club holding an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.[18] He scored his first goal for the club on 15 March 2023 in a 2–1 loss to Sheffield United.[19] By the end of the season, Michut had made 28 appearances across all competitions. Although observers judged his overall season performance as a "success", Sunderland opted not to trigger the buy option in Michut's loan deal.[20] Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman stated that "following a period of dialogue with the player and his representatives, all parties mutually agreed it was best to pursue other opportunities".[21]

Adana Demirspor

On 15 September 2023, Michut joined Turkish Süper Lig club Adana Demirspor on loan.[22] His debut in his new team was against Kayserispor on 26 November 2023.[23]

On 24 January 2024, Adana Demirspor activated the buy option clause for Michut, signing him on a contract until 2027.[24] [25] PSG retained a 20% sell-on clause.[26] He left the club on 21 August 2024.

International career

Michut is a youth international for France, representing his nation at under-16, under-17, and under-19 level.[27]

Personal life

Michut's younger brother, Étienne, signed an “aspiring” youth contract with PSG in April 2021.[28] [29]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paris Saint-Germain2020–21Ligue 11000000010
2021–22Ligue 15020000070
Total6020000080
Sunderland (loan)2022–23Championship2413010281
Adana Demirspor2023–24[30] Süper Lig100110000111
Career total401610010472

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player profile.
  2. Web site: Bower. Daniel. 23 March 2020. Man City to compete with Barcelona and Juventus to sign "the new Verratti". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226094547/https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/transfer-rumours/manchester-city-interested-in-psg-youngster-transfer-rumours . 26 February 2021 . 28 February 2021. SI.
  3. Web site: 23 July 2020. Édouard Michut signs his first professional contract. live. 28 February 2021. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727214400/https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/edouard-michut-signs-his-first-professional-contract-2023-formation . 27 July 2020 .
  4. Web site: 27 February 2021 . Dijon FCO vs. Paris Saint-Germain . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210415212414/https://global.espn.com/football/lineups?gameId=573010 . 15 April 2021 . 27 February 2021 . ESPN.
  5. Web site: 27 February 2021 . Dijon vs Paris Saint-Germain (0-4) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210415105713/https://onefootball.com/en/match/2135051 . 15 April 2021 . 17 February 2021 . OneFootball.
  6. Web site: 18 June 2021. Edouard Michut prolonge avec le Paris Saint-Germain. Edouard Michut extends with Paris Saint-Germain. live. 18 June 2021. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. fr. https://web.archive.org/web/20210618140809/https://www.psg.fr/equipes/equipe-premiere/content/edouard-michut-prolonge-avec-le-paris-saint-germain . 18 June 2021 .
  7. Web site: 18 August 2021. Xavi Simons and Edouard Michut return to PSG U19s, Ismaël Gharbi stays with the seniors. live. 19 August 2021. Get French Football News. https://web.archive.org/web/20210818230416/https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/xavi-simons-and-edouard-michut-return-to-psg-u19s-ismael-gharbi-says-with-the-seniors/ . 18 August 2021 .
  8. Web site: Feignies vs. Paris Saint-Germain. live. 19 December 2021. ESPN. https://web.archive.org/web/20211213230551/https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/622436 . 13 December 2021 .
  9. Web site: 3 January 2022. Composition du PSG : Xavi Simons et Edouard Michut titulaires face à Vannes en Coupe de France. Starting line-up of PSG: Xavi Simons and Edouard Michut starting against Vannes in the Coupe de France. live. 10 January 2022. L'Équipe. fr. https://web.archive.org/web/20220103204352/https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Composition-du-psg-xavi-simons-et-edouard-michut-titulaires-face-a-vannes-en-coupe-de-france/1308247 . 3 January 2022 .
  10. Web site: 3 January 2022. Vannes V Paris Saint-Germain. live. 10 January 2022. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. https://web.archive.org/web/20220103225251/https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/fixtures-and-results/202122/vannes-v-paris-saint-germain . 3 January 2022 .
  11. Web site: 10 January 2022. Football : Lyon - Paris, duel au sommet sans vainqueur. Football: Lyon - Paris, dual at the top without a winner. live. 10 January 2022. Midi Libre. fr. https://web.archive.org/web/20220110093934/https://www.midilibre.fr/2022/01/10/football-lyon-paris-duel-au-sommet-sans-vainqueur-10036294.php . 10 January 2022 .
  12. Web site: 10 January 2022. Stats & Facts: A look back over the game against Lyon. live. 10 January 2022. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. https://web.archive.org/web/20220110192842/https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/stats-facts-a-look-back-over-lyon-v-paris-saint-germain-ligue-1 . 10 January 2022 .
  13. Web site: Courchay . Antonin . 20 April 2022 . PSG : Mauricio Pochettino veut retirer le carton rouge d'Edouard Michut . PSG: Mauricio Pochettino wants to cancel Edouard Michut's red card . 20 April 2022 . MadeinFOOT . . fr.
  14. Web site: Rigaux . Romain . 7 July 2022 . PSG : Michut a zappé son rendez-vous avec Campos . PSG: Michut skipped his meeting with Campos . 8 July 2022 . Maxifoot.fr . fr.
  15. Web site: 23 April 2022 . Paris wins its 10th Ligue 1 French Championship title . 8 July 2022 . Paris Saint-Germain F.C..
  16. Web site: 7 July 2022 . PSG : déjà un rappel à l'ordre pour Edouard Michut . PSG: already a call to order for Edouard Michut . 8 July 2022 . . fr.
  17. Web site: 7 July 2022 . PSG's Edouard Michut handed warning over Luis Campos meeting no-show . 8 July 2022 . Get French Football News.
  18. Web site: 31 August 2022 . Edouard Michut arrives from PSG . 31 August 2022 . Sunderland A.F.C..
  19. News: Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United. . 15 March 2023 . 20 March 2023.
  20. Web site: 24 May 2023 . Roker Roundtable: Au revoir, Edouard! Was Michut’s time in red and white a success? . 25 May 2023 . Roker Report . SB Nation.
  21. Web site: Hunter . James . 23 May 2023 . Kristjaan Speakman confirms Sunderland will not take up their option to buy Edouard Michut . 25 May 2023 . Chronicle Live.
  22. Web site: Edouard Michut resmen Adana Demirspor'da! . Hürriyet . tr . 15 September 2023 .
  23. Web site: Kayserispor:1-Adana Demrispor:1 . TFF . 26 November 2023.
  24. Web site: 2024-01-24 . l'Adana Demirspor lève l'option d'achat d'Édouard Michut (PSG), qui pourrait déjà partir . Adana Demirspor activates the purchase option for Édouard Michut (PSG), who could already leave . 2024-01-24 . L'Équipe . fr.
  25. Web site: 2024-01-24 . Adana Demirspor activate option on PSG’s Édouard Michut after interest from Turkish giants . 2024-01-24 . . en.
  26. Web site: Le10Sport.com . Mercato - PSG : Un transfert est annoncé à Paris . 2024-01-24 . Le10Sport . fr.
  27. Web site: Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Edouard Michut. . 31 August 2022 . Sunderland AFC . 28 June 2024.
  28. Web site: 23 April 2021. Cinq autres contrats aspirants pour les titis parisiens. Five other aspiring contracts for the Parisian Titis. live. 27 June 2021. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. fr. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423131315/https://www.psg.fr/equipes/equipe-premiere/content/cinq-autres-contrats-aspirants-pour-les-titis-parisiens-formation-paris-saint-germain . 23 April 2021 .
  29. Web site: Pruneta. Laurent. 1 December 2019. PSG : Édouard Michut, un talent de 16 ans convoité par le FC Barcelone. PSG: Édouard Michut, a talent of 16 years wanted by FC Barcelona. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803235433/https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-edouard-michut-un-talent-de-16-ans-convoite-par-le-fc-barcelone-01-12-2019-8207268.php . 3 August 2020 . 16 November 2020. Le Parisien. fr.
  30. Part of the season was spent on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
  31. Web site: Bosher . Luke . Whitehead . Jacob . 23 April 2022 . PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions after draw against Lens . 23 April 2022 . The Athletic . en.