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Michail Antonio Poised to Join Al‑Sailiya on Short‑Term Deal After 14‑Month Club Absence

The former West Ham forward sought game time in Qatar following failed approaches in England.

Overview

  • Multiple reports, citing BBC Sport, say Antonio is set to sign for Al‑Sailiya on a contract running to the end of the Qatari season, with official confirmation expected in the coming days.
  • The 35-year-old would feature in the club’s final six fixtures as Al‑Sailiya sit ninth in the Qatari Stars League.
  • He has not played club football since a December 2024 car crash in Essex that caused multiple leg fractures and required surgery.
  • Leicester ended talks after a January training setback confirmed by then-coach Marti Cifuentes, and Portsmouth’s John Mousinho said the club declined to proceed due to concerns over his physical profile.
  • Antonio trained with Brentford, Leicester and Charlton, with Charlton talks reported on a pay‑as‑you‑play basis and paused after medical checks, though he did make three substitute appearances for Jamaica at the 2025 Gold Cup.