Watford Sign Former West Ham Striker Michail Antonio After Car Crash Incident
The 36-year-old striker has joined on a one-year deal after a month of training and could debut against Stoke City if clearance is granted.
- Watford has signed former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio on a free transfer, bolstering the squad for the Championship season.
- Released by the Hammers in June 2025 following a 10-year spell, Antonio underwent rehabilitation before training with Watford for the past month.
- The 36-year-old will wear the number 18 shirt at Vicarage Road as Watford's 12th summer signing. "Watford is a big club," Antonio said.
- Pending international clearance, the Jamaican international could make his debut in Saturday's Championship home match against Stoke City.
- The Hornets currently sit 12th in the league under manager Alessio Dionisi, having won two, drawn two, and lost two of their first six matches.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] Jamaican national team striker Michail Antonio has returned to the English stage. Watford, a team in the English Championship (second division), has signed Antonio as a free agent. Watford announced the signing of Antonio via their official channels on the 12th. The 36-year-old Antonio is a veteran striker with extensive experience in the Premier League and Championship, as well as appearances in European cl…
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The Independent (US)Ex-West Ham striker Michail Antonio signs for Championship club
Michail Antonio has joined Watford on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal. The 36-year-old striker had been training with Watford for the past month, having last played for Al-Sailiya in Qatar in April. Antonio left West Ham in the summer of 2025 after a decade at the club. He had broken his leg in a serious car accident in December 2024 and later returned to training with West Ham as part of his rehabilitation.
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