Former West Ham United forward Michail Antonio is training with Premier League side Brentford F.C., but the club has no immediate plans to offer him a contract.
The 35-year-old Jamaican international, whose contract at West Ham expired in June 2025, has been working with Brentford’s first-team squad at their Jersey Road training ground. The move follows a serious car accident in December 2024, in which Antonio suffered a fractured femur and spent months in rehabilitation.
Antonio’s motivation to remain in professional football remains undimmed. He has firmly stated he has no intention of retiring and remains focused on securing playing time ahead of potential selection for Jamaica’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Despite his presence in training, Brentford sources indicate the club views the arrangement as a supportive gesture rather than a preludeto a contract. The player resides in west London and was permitted to train by manager Keith Andrews, but no formal talks over a deal have taken place.
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This episode emphasises the fine margins facing players returning from major injury. While Antonio boasts a storied career and success at West Ham — where he became the club’s Premier League all-time leading scorer — the market realities of the Premier League demand both fitness and readiness from new signings.
For Brentford, the situation offers minimal risk. The club receives the benefit of Antonio’s training presence without committing to a roster spot or salary. For Antonio, it offers access to elite facilities and a chance to demonstrate he can still perform at the top level.
In the coming weeks the question will become whether Antonio’s performance levels rise to the point that a short-term deal becomes viable — or whether both parties simply view this as a transitional phase. Either way, the story highlights a seasoned professional’s attempt to revive his playing career while clubs guard against post-injury risk.