“I Can’t Stay Any Longer”: Heartbreaking Decision Revealed After Shocking Auto Crash

“I Could Leave Before Even Kicking a Ball Again” – Michail Antonio Opens Up on West Ham Future After Life-Threatening Crash

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has admitted he may part ways with the club before fully returning to training, just five months after surviving a devastating car crash that nearly ended his life.

The incident occurred on December 7, when Antonio lost control of his £260,000 Ferrari and crashed into a tree near Epping Forest after leaving training. He was trapped in the mangled wreckage for over 45 minutes before fire crews rescued him. Airlifted to hospital, he underwent emergency surgery for a broken leg.

Despite the severity of the crash, the 35-year-old has made a remarkable recovery. Just four months later, he completed a 12-day rehabilitation camp in Dubai and is reportedly close to rejoining first-team training, according to manager Graham Potter.

However, with his contract set to expire this summer, Antonio admitted in a recent interview with *L’Équipe* that his future at the London Stadium is far from certain.

> “The big question is whether the club wants to extend my contract,” he said. “That’s my priority, but I’m still waiting. In the meantime, I’m focused on recovery so I can perform – wherever that may be.”

Antonio, West Ham’s all-time top Premier League scorer with 68 goals, also expressed a personal desire to maintain his record ahead of teammate Jarrod Bowen, who is catching up with 54 goals.

Despite the uncertain future, Antonio praised the club for their unwavering support during his recovery, revealing that West Ham provided a private hotel suite to ensure he had both medical care and privacy during his rehabilitation.

> “West Ham have been unbelievable from day one, and they’re still with me every step of the way,” Antonio said.

But recovery hasn’t come easy. The physical and mental toll remains heavy, with Antonio describing gruelling strength and conditioning sessions, and a lingering psychological barrier:

> “After every session, my leg is completely dead. My brain keeps telling me I can’t do it – but I’m improving bit by bit.”

In a particularly sobering moment, Antonio revisited the wreck of his Ferrari last month, describing the visit to the scrapyard as “gut-wrenching.”

> “Seeing it in person was ten times worse than the photos. I was between the two front seats when they found me. I don’t even know how I hit the tree,” he recalled.

> “I’ve become more emotional since the crash. I was ashamed and avoided talking about it – but I realise now how close I came to death.”

As the summer window approaches, Antonio’s future hangs in the balance. Whether he stays with West Ham or moves on, the veteran striker’s resilience and determination to return to the pitch stand as a powerful testament to human spirit.