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Michail Antonio Makes Gold Cup Comeback as West Ham Contract Expires

His five-minute appearance in the Gold Cup opener marked a major rehab milestone with his West Ham future yet to be decided.

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Overview

  • Antonio replaced Jonathan Russell in the 85th minute of Jamaica’s 1-0 Gold Cup defeat to Guatemala and was greeted with loud cheers.
  • The 35-year-old fractured his femur in four places when his Ferrari crashed into a tree in December and spent more than three weeks in hospital.
  • He pursued an intensive rehabilitation programme that included warm-weather training in Dubai earlier this year.
  • West Ham confirmed they will list him as a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30 and have postponed any formal decision on his future.
  • After rejecting a short-term deal at reduced wages, Antonio is weighing his options ahead of the new season.