When West Ham legend Michail Antonio will be back at London Stadium as transfer agreed
West Ham legend Michail Antonio has finally found a new club.
The Jamaican international played 323 times for the Hammers after joining in 2015.
Antonio became the club's record Premier League goalscorer as he notched 68 goals in the competition.
However, he was released in the summer of 2025 after the effects of the car crash that he had in December 2024.
Antonio suffered horrendous injuries and the Irons helped nursed him back to fitness, but decided that he wasn't part of their future.
He is set to return to the London Stadium with his new team also playing in the Championship.
Who is Michael Antonio joining as new move confirmed?
Antonio has agreed to join Watford, who currently sit 12th in the second-tier.
The Hornets announced 36-year-old had signed in a permanent transfer on Friday.
The confirmation from the Vicarage Road outfit stated that he has signed a one-year deal with the club.
It states that they are waiting on international clearance so that Antonio can be a part of the squad to face Stoke City on Saturday.
He will wear the number 18 shirt with the Hertfordshire-based side.
When will Antonio return to West Ham's London Stadium?
Antonio's potential return to East London will take place in April.
The clash at the Hammers home is currently scheduled for 27 April, but that could be moved for television coverage. That remains to be seen and likely depends on the promotion chances.
The sides already faced off at Watford's home ground on 29 August, where they fought out a 1-1 draw.
Antonio will likely get a brilliant reaction from the support when he comes back, as he is fondly remembered in E20.
His contributions to the club will live in the memory of fans for a long time, and many were gutted about the way that it all ended.
He will have the chance to say a proper goodbye to them now, even if it is with an opposing side.
Antonio will be hoping to make an impact against his former team, but he likely would not celebrate if he did manage to do so, given his 10-year association with the Hammers.