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Michail Antonio Joins Al-Sailiya on Short-Term Free Transfer

The veteran striker chose a brief stint in Qatar to regain minutes, seeking to prove his fitness after a year-long rehabilitation from a fractured femur.

Overview

  • Al-Sailiya confirmed the signing on March 2 with photos and video, noting that contract length and financial terms were not disclosed.
  • Antonio said he agreed a two-month deal after a call from Jamaica team-mate Mason Holgate and an approach via manager Mirghani Al Zain.
  • He has not played club football since a December 2024 car crash that fractured his femur and required surgery and weeks in hospital, with only three substitute outings for Jamaica last June.
  • He departed West Ham in August after his contract was not renewed, leaving as the club’s all-time leading Premier League scorer with 68 goals.
  • He described English clubs’ caution over his injury, trained with Brentford and held talks with Leicester and Charlton before setbacks including a torn calf, and he posted a message praying for regional peace as local fixtures were postponed.