West Ham Ends Michail Antonio Contract After Injury

West Ham United has decided not to offer Michail Antonio a new contract following his recovery from a serious car accident that sidelined him since December. The 35-year-old, West Ham's all-time leading Premier League scorer with 68 goals, will leave the club after a decade-long association. Despite his absence last season, Antonio returned to competitive action with Jamaica at the Gold Cup but is now a free agent. West Ham manager Graham Potter indicated that while Antonio will not play for the senior team next season, discussions are ongoing about a potential coaching or mentoring role with the club’s Under-21 squad. The club recently signed striker Callum Wilson on a free transfer, signaling a squad rebuild under Potter’s direction. Antonio will continue training with the Under-21 team as he works toward full fitness, but his playing future at West Ham has ended.