West Ham plans to renew Antonio’s contract while he recovers from his accident

After the serious road incident that the forward suffered, the Hammers are analyzing extending their relationship so that he can recover in the best possible way from the event that put his life at risk.

Michael Antonio He had a violent traffic accident last Saturday that put his life at risk and from which he had to be rushed by helicopter to undergo surgery at a clinic in London.

The striker is still hospitalized recovering from the injuries he suffered and West Ham appear to be heading towards a decision regarding their futuresince his contract is about to end in July 2025.

Although the Hammers were calm in several medical reports, the truth is that they will have to go through a complex recovery that could complicate their return to the fields, having suffered serious leg injuries, which could anticipate a forced retirement. Even in the best of scenarios, with rehabilitation involved, will need more than a year to play again.

Despite this unfavorable situation, The Times announced that The east London squad plans to offer him a contract extension so that you are not left free of action in the midst of such a complex situation and can recover in the best way; in pursuit of returning to the fields.

This is not the first time the Hammers have acted this way.in 2021 they renewed his contract Angelo Ogbonna when he was going through a serious injury to his knee.

West Ham’s tribute to Antonio in the victory against Wolves in the Premier League

The players took the field wearing shirts with Antonio’s number 9a gesture that was applauded by the entire stadium. Besides, At minute 9, the fans interrupted the game with massive applause in recognition of their idolwho could not be present.

West Ham’s goals took the dedication to another level. Tomas Soucek opened the scoring by raising nine fingers towards the standssymbolizing Antonio’s jersey number. J.arrod Bowen, scorer of the second goal, celebrated by raising his teammate’s shirtgenerating an explosion of emotion among local followers.

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