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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Michail Antonio nears West Ham exit as agreement on new deal proves elusive

Michail Antonio applauding the fans before West Ham hosted Newcastle in March
Michail Antonio, pictured applauding the fans before West Ham hosted Newcastle in March, has made quicker than expected progress after injury. Photograph: Dalton Bowden/Shutterstock

Michail Antonio is likely to leave West Ham when his contract expires at the end of this month. The forward has been working towards a return to action after sustaining a broken leg in a car crash six months ago but he is yet to reach an agreement over a new deal with the club.

West Ham have supported Antonio’s recovery and have offered him a short-term deal on a reduced salary, with further pay included based on appearances. The 35-year-old forward, whose wage is around £90,000 a week, wants more guaranteed money and a longer-term contract. The impasse means Antonio, who scored only once in 15 games before his crash last season, is moving towards the exit.

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