In August, Obafemi signed on loan for the rest of the season from Burnley, having spent the conclusion of the previous season in the Sky Bet Championship, at Millwall.  

Obafemi was born in Dublin but spent time at various English clubs as a youngster, eventually coming through the ranks at Southampton. When he made his Saints debut, aged 17, he was the second-youngest player to play for the Hampshire club, behind Luke Shaw. 

Michael made 39 appearances for Southampton, 32 of them in the Premier League, mostly as a substitute, scoring five goals. After the start of the 2021/22 season, he signed for Swansea City, in the Championship, and scored 12 times in 33 games that campaign.  

Towards the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, he joined Burnley and played a part in their promotion to the Premier League, making his transfer to the Clarets permanent afterwards.  

Michael played twice in the Premier League in 2024/25, before switching to Millwall, playing a part in the Lions’ improvement after the appointment of Neil Harris.  

Obafemi made his international debut for Ireland in 2018 and has earned 12 caps. He has scored two international goals, both in the Nations League.