Ex-West Ham forward Antonio in talks with Charlton
BBC Sport · 2026-03-02 · archive
Michail Antonio scored 83 goals in 323 appearances during a 10-year spell with West Ham Michail Antonio has held initial talks with Championship club Charlton Athletic about a possible return to domestic football after his near fatal car crash. Antonio has not played a competitive game in England since the highly-documented accident in December 2024 that left the 35-year-old with multiple leg fractures. He played for Jamaica in the CONCACAF Gold Cupin June last year after recovering but was released by West Ham before the start of this season. Antonio had held talks with Brentford and Leicester over proposed transfers...
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Michail Antonio is exploring a potential return to professional football in England through discussions with Charlton Athletic. The former West Ham United forward, who spent a decade with the club, is currently a free agent after his tenure concluded before the current campaign. During his ten-year stay, the versatile attacker established himself as a significant figure for the Hammers, recording over 300 appearances and more than 80 goals. Following a serious vehicle accident in late 2024, the 35-year-old successfully returned to international competition with Jamaica last summer. Recent reports link him to the Championship side after previous negotiations with several other domestic teams.
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