Antonio set to join Al‑Sailiya after Charlton talks.

Michail Antonio is likely to sign a short-term contract with Qatar’s Al-Sailiya before returning to club football after a near-fatal automobile collision.

The former West Ham striker had been training with Charlton Athletic and has held preliminary discussions with the Championship club about a pay-as-you-play agreement.

The 35-year-old is set to join Qatari Stars League club Al-Sailiya until the end of the season, which has six games remaining.

His relocation to the Middle East is progressing, with confirmation expected in the coming days.

Antonio has not played a competitive game in England since his injury in December 2024, which resulted in several leg fractures.

He played for Jamaica in the Concacaf Gold Cup in June, however West Ham dismissed him before the start of the current season.

The Hammers’ record Premier League goalscorer had conversations with Brentford and Leicester City about potential transfers, but the agreements did not go through.Portsmouth manager John Mousinho also stated that he considered signing Antonio.

In an exclusive interview with the BBC in March, the forward said he felt “close to dying” after the incident in Essex and believes he has been given “another chance at life”.

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