Michail Antonio’s future at West Ham and transfer decision after horror car crash rehab.
Michail Antonio is out of contract at the end of the month and, following a delay in discussions over his future, looks set to leave West Ham after 10 years with the club.
Michail Antonio is seemingly entering his final days as a West Ham player after discussions about his future stalled.
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The Jamaican marksman is nearing the end of his contract, which expires at the end of this month after an impressive 10-year stint at the club. His name featured on West Ham’s free agents list, released two weeks ago.
But the club stated at the time that they would hold off on any decision over the forward’s future, allowing him to focus on his recovery from a terrifying car crash which left him nursing a broken leg.
An official West Ham statement explained: “Given Michail Antonio’s unique situation, following his serious road traffic accident in December 2024, there will be no formal decision and announcement on his future until such time that it is considered right and appropriate.
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“However, as his current contract is also due to expire on June 30, for the purposes of the Premier League Retained List procedure at the end of the 2024/25 season, Michail will be listed as a free transfer.
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“As a long-serving, highly-respected player, and a much-loved member of the West Ham family, the Club’s absolute priority at this time is to support Michail personally in his journey to resume playing at the highest level,” reports the Mirror.
But as of now, Antonio is on the cusp of leaving, with minimal progress made on a potential contract extension, according to reports from The Athletic. And in the event that transpires, his incredible time at the Hammers will soon draw to a close.
Antonio, 35, made the switch from Nottingham Forest to his current club in 2015. Since then, he’s racked up 323 appearances, banged in 83 goals and played a key role in securing the Europa Conference League title for the team.
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“But the fact that I’m already two to three months ahead of where I should be, I know that I’ll play again, and I know that once I’m playing the game I’ll get the sharpness back.
A”People have always doubted me. My mental strength is something that I’ve always believed in and this is just another setback, and it is not going to stop me.”
True to his word, Antonio was back on the field for Jamaica during their CONCACAF Gold Cup run.
He came off the bench in the 2-1 victory over Guadeloupe, marking his first match since December.
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