On 29 March 2023, Michael joined VPS in Finland for an undisclosed fee.[2] During the season, Michael scored only one goal in the first half of the season. Since July, he scored 16 goals in the seasons's second half.[3]
Michael was named the Veikkausliiga Player of the Month four times in a row in July, August, September and October 2023.[4][5] On 14 September 2023, VPS exercised their option to keep Michael in Vaasa until the end of 2024.[6]
On 18 October 2023, Michael was named the Veikkausliiga Player of the Season, per voting by the fans.[3] On 1 December 2023, Michael was awarded the Veikkausliiga Player of the Year trophy, and he was also named The Best Forward of the Season.[7]
CFR Cluj
On 19 January 2024, Michael signed with Romanian club CFR Cluj for an undisclosed fee,[8][9][10] rumoured to be worth around €500,000.[11][12] Ten days later, he scored on his Liga I debut by coming on as a substitute, in a 4–1 win over Voluntari.[13]
