Richard Cawley reports that Charlton are in negotiations to sign former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio, thus filling the last vacant slot in the 25 man squad.
The 35-year-old striker, the Hammers' all-time record Premier League goalscorer, has been a free agent since June. Antonio had been training with Leicester City in December.He suffered a broken leg, fracturing his femur in four places, in a car crash in December 2024, requiring four bolts to be inserted in his thigh. Antonio went back to see his wrecked Ferrari, which smashed into a tree in Epping Forest, after surgery.
"It gave me a weird feeling in my stomach. It just made me realise how close I was to dying. I had seen the pictures but it was 10 times worse in person. The car was an absolute mess. It was difficult for me,” he told BBC Sport in March 2025.
Leicester thought he would be some time before he was match fit.
It was good to see Charlton's goal against Stoke on BBC Midlands last night and not accompanied by the usual 'humorous' remarks about 'Charlton Pathetic' or 'Charlton were anything but athletic.'
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