Victim of a serious car accident last December, Michail Antonio is trying to relaunch his career after a long convalescence. The former West Ham striker, whose contract was not extended this summer, is currently training with Premier League rivals Brentford, according to the Daily Mail. The Jamaican international, aged 35, suffered serious leg injuries after losing control of his Ferrari in Epping Forest. Stuck for more than 45 minutes in the rubble, he fractured his femur in four places before beginning an impressive rehabilitation.
Still without a club, Antonio remains hopeful of playing again at the highest level. Asked by talkSPORThe said he did not want to turn the page: “no, definitely not”he replied when asked if he planned to devote himself to the media. “I'm currently talking to clubs here and abroad. My goal is 100% to represent Jamaica at the 2026 World Cup.” Determined not to end on a bad note, he added: “I wouldn’t want my career to end in a car accident. I still have something to prove. »