Former West Ham striker Michail Antonio has referred to as Watford “an enormous membership” after becoming a member of the Hornets on a free switch on a one-year deal.
The 36-year-old has spent a month coaching with Alessio Dionisi’s facet and is awaiting worldwide clearance to make his debut at home to Stoke City on Saturday.
“It’s a superb set of boys right here,” Antonio informed Watford’s website. “They’re targeted and able to present their skills this season.
“Watford is an enormous membership and hopefully I can are available in and produce success and assist wherever I can.
“I’ve scored a number of targets in opposition to Watford, so hopefully I can rating some for Watford now after I’m totally in control.”
Antonio’s ultimate look for West Ham got here in a 3-1 defeat at Leicester Metropolis within the Premier League on December 3, 2024.
4 days later, Antonio suffered a damaged leg in a automobile crash and spent a number of months recovering.
The Jamaica worldwide was launched by West Ham in June 2025 following a 10-year spell with the membership, however returned to coach together with his former membership throughout his rehabilitation.
Nonetheless the Hammers’ 68-goal all-time high scorer within the Premier League, Antonio made two appearances for his or her Beneath-21 facet in Premier League 2 earlier than persevering with his seek for a return to senior soccer.
The previous Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, Studying and Tooting & Mitcham United hitman briefly joined Qatari facet Al-Sailiya this 12 months, making the final of his 4 appearances for the membership in April.
Watford drew 1-1 at dwelling to West Ham within the second tier final month and are scheduled to go to the London Stadium on April 17.
