Michail Antonio Makes Return to English Football with Watford Signing

Michail Antonio returns to English football with Watford on a one-year deal after leaving West Ham in 2025.

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Michail Antonio has re-entered English football after signing a one-year contract with Championship side Watford, marking his return to the league since departing West Ham United in 2025.

The 36-year-old forward, who once held the record for most Premier League goals for West Ham, was involved in a severe car accident in December 2024 that left him with a shattered thigh bone. He did not play for West Ham again after the incident and was released when his contract expired in August 2025.

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Antonio joined Qatari club Al-Sailiya in March but has now returned to England, expressing optimism about his new chapter at Watford. The team currently sits 12th in the Championship with eight points from six matches.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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