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Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi dresses as SpongeBob Squarepants in bizarre tribute to Alicia Keys… is he the Premier League’s most madcap star?

Michy Batshuayi has taken his love for SpongeBob Squarepants to the next level after the Chelsea striker dressed up as his favourite cartoon character in a bizarre tribute to Alicia Keys.

The Belgian has never been shy regarding his affection towards the Deep Sea character, but in his biggest display yet the 23-year-old donned a full outfit featuring SponeBob's face on both his t-shirt and shorts.

He completed his look with a yellow cap, yellow flip-flops and socks featuring other characters from the show, all in honour of superstar Keys who shares Batshuayi's SpongeBob love.

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi and Alicia Keys share a love for SpongeBob Squarepants
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi and Alicia Keys share a love for SpongeBob Squarepants
The 23-year-old Belgium striker previously posted this image of him watching the cartoon
The 23-year-old Belgium striker previously posted this image of him watching the cartoon
While at Marseille he even wore boxer shorts featuring the deep sea character under his kit
While at Marseille he even wore boxer shorts featuring the deep sea character under his kit

The Chelsea striker took to Instagram to share his outfit, alongside an image of Keys sporting a similar look, with the caption: 'This new @aliciakeys album inspired me so that I had to take my spongebob outfit off the closet.