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Swansea City's forgotten Spanish star Michu admits his disastrous move to Napoli will end this summer, raising the possibility of a return to the Liberty Stadium.

Boss Garry Monk is likely to hold talks with Michu in the coming weeks, with the player's future uncertain after a difficult year following his loan switch to Serie A.

The man who was once the Swans' talisman has played just six matches for the Italians during an injury-plagued season, and they are now highly unlikely to take up the option of buying him that was part of the original deal.

Michu has finally recovered from ongoing ankle problems and hopes to play some part in the campaign finale with Napoli, but he does not expect to be there after the summer.

“I don’t think the club will exercise the option, seeing as I was injured for so long, but my only desire is to help Napoli in this final portion of the campaign,” Michu said.

“Will I return to Swansea? I really don’t know, the truth is I’m not thinking of my future right now. I just want to heal.

“It has been difficult and there’s nothing worse for a player than being injured. In my case, it’s the second time I have been through this agony, but I try to stay positive. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

“The first operation did not go as planned. In March (2014) I returned to playing, but the ankle still hurt and I thought that after the summer it would resolve itself so I could start the season properly.

“I gritted my teeth until November, but at that point the pain had become unbearable. I feel better after the second operation and it seems as if the ankle has healed. I can’t wait to get back to feeling like a football player.”

Pictures: The best of Michu at the Liberty

The Spaniard has one year remaining on his Swans contract and only left the Liberty after making it clear to Garry Monk he wanted to go.

In November, Monk refused to be drawn on Michu's future beyond this campaign, saying: “I will focus on players here. Michu made the decision to try a different challenge which I supported because we have a great relationship. But in terms of this season I’m dealing with the players we have here.”

It remains unclear whether Monk would want Michu to return, given his previously expressed desire to leave South Wales.

Michu added: “I want to prove that I can do good things and be useful for the team until the end of this season,” he told Spanish newspaper Marca.

“I also want to repay the faith Rafa Benitez had in me.

“I haven’t been fortunate, but I’d like to come back to Napoli and repay the fans for the affection they showed from the first day.”