The 20-year-old was immediately loaned back to Legia, where he had won the Ekstraklasa the campaign before.

The 2019/20 season proved to be Karbownik's breakthrough year, making his debut in August 2019 and quickly establishing himself in the team as an adaptable player; he can play on either side of defence as well as in midfield.

His key role in the Legia title winning side saw him named Ekstraklasa Best Youngster of the Season, as well as making the 40-player shortlist for the Tuttosport Golden Boy award, which would go onto be won by Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland.

Karbownik's ability was not only spotted by Albion, but by the Poland senior side, whom he made his debut for a day after signing for Graham Potter's team, in a 5-1 demolition of Finland.

Recalled by Albion in January 2021, the Poland international went on to make his Albion first team debut in an Emirates FA Cup fifth round defeat to Leicester City.

Michal joined Greek side Olympiacos on loan for the 2021/22 season, where he made 21 appearances.