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Michail Antonio ‘will seek to leave West Ham’ after his relationship with hierarchy hits rock bottom

Michail Antonio's relationship with the West Ham board has reportedly hit rock bottom

MICHAIL ANTONIO'S West Ham future looks in tatters after the winger was offered lower wages than his team-mates.

The 27-year-old has been out with a hamstring injury, after he was rushed back into action and broke down again against Swansea, ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.

 Michail Antonio hobbled off with a hamstring injury during West Ham's win over Swansea on April 8
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Michail Antonio hobbled off with a hamstring injury during West Ham's win over Swansea on April 8Credit: Reuters

And to add to his frustration, Antonio has been offered lower terms than both new signings Robert Snodgrass and Jose Fonte.


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According to , the double whammy has not impressed Antonio.

He got injured initially when West Ham were beaten by Leicester 3-2 at the London Stadium and was forced to withdraw from the England squad for their games against Germany and Lithuania.

 Michail Antonio's relationship with the West Ham board has reportedly hit rock bottom but Slaven Bilic says they miss him with his injury
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Michail Antonio's relationship with the West Ham board has reportedly hit rock bottom but Slaven Bilic says they miss him with his injuryCredit: Reuters
 Michail Antonio gets treatment on the pitch at the London Stadium after aggravating a hamstring injury
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Michail Antonio gets treatment on the pitch at the London Stadium after aggravating a hamstring injuryCredit: Rex Features

He then aggravated it again in West Ham's 1-0 win over Swansea on April 8.

Chelsea have previously been rumoured to be interested in the wide-man, who would fit into Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 system.

And West Ham fans will be disappointed to see news of his disgruntlement, after becoming a fan favourite at the London Stadium this season.

Slaven Bilic said after his latest setback: "For Antonio, it is a significant injury, he is out for the season, it is a big blow for us."

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