TransferMirror FootballUnverified source· 11 Sept 2026
Antonio back in English football with Watford
Nearly two years after a devastating car crash, Michail Antonio has a new English club.
K. Antonio
player
Player
Michail Antonio
Position
Forward
From
Al-Sailiya
To
Watford
Contract
One year
What happened. Michail Antonio has signed a one-year deal with Watford, returning to English football after leaving Qatari side Al-Sailiya in the summer. The 36-year-old had been a free agent since his exit from West Ham following a car crash in December 2024.
- Antonio was without a club after leaving Al-Sailiya in the summer.
- He could debut this weekend against Stoke City at Vicarage Road.
- He said he hopes to score goals for Watford now.
“Watford is a big club and hopefully I can come in and bring success and help wherever I can.”
— Michail Antonio
Antonio could make his Watford debut this weekend when they host Stoke City at Vicarage Road.
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