West Ham United has confirmed that striker Michail Antonio has been involved in a car accident, releasing a brief statement expressing their concern for the player. The club provided minimal details, stating their “thoughts and prayers” are with Antonio, his family, and friends.
The 34-year-old Jamaican international, who has been with West Ham since 2015, has been a significant figure for the club, scoring 83 goals in 323 appearances. His extensive football journey includes spells at multiple clubs, including Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester, Southampton, Cheltenham, and Reading.
Unverified images of a damaged Ferrari have circulated online, though the club has not confirmed specifics about the incident. West Ham has promised to provide further updates in due course.
Rival football clubs quickly rallied in support, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool all posting messages of support and well wishes for Antonio and his family.
The incident occurs ahead of West Ham’s upcoming match against Wolves on Monday evening, with the full extent of Antonio’s condition and the circumstances of the accident remaining unclear at this time.
Fans and football community members await further information about Antonio’s well-being, with the initial statement leaving many questions unanswered about the nature and severity of the car crash.