West Ham officially confirm Michail Antonio won't be offered new contract and will leave Hammers a matter of months after devastating car crash

Experienced frontman Antonio cheated death in early December 2024 when having to be cut out of a vehicle that collided with a tree. He was airlifted to hospital and underwent surgery on serious leg fractures.

Questions were asked of whether he would be able to play again, but the 35-year-old was able to represent Jamaica at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup and returned to action at club level when scoring two goals for the Hammers in an U21 pre-season fixture.

That will be his last outing for West Ham, with it revealed that - with his contract having expired in June - the Premier League outfit will not be putting fresh terms to a man that has spent 10 years on their books.

West Ham said in a statement on the club’s official website: “Michail will always be a much-loved and respected member of the West Ham United family. As has been the case since December, the club will continue to support and assist him in his ongoing rehabilitation, offering him access to training, facilities and medical care if needed.

“Dialogue continues over his future involvement with the club in an alternative capacity - including one that would enable others to benefit from his experience and leadership qualities - and he will forever hold a special place in our 130-year history.

“Everyone at West Ham United would like to sincerely thank Michail for his outstanding, dedicated service in a Claret and Blue shirt over the last ten years. Further recognition of his magnificent contribution will appear across club channels in the coming days and weeks.”

Antonio made 323 appearances for West Ham, scoring 83 goals. He helped them to Conference League glory in 2023 but must now decide whether to remain in east London behind the scenes or prolong his playing career elsewhere.