MICHAIL ANTONIO has been released from hospital after his horrific car crash.
The 34-year-old West Ham striker was airlifted to a London hospital and suffered a broken leg after crashing his £260,000 Ferrari near Theydon Bois, Essex, in early December.
West Ham have raised almost £60,000 for the NHS and Air Ambulances UK Charity in thanks for their support.
Antonio's crash occurred in Epping on the way home from the Hammers' Rush Green training ground and he underwent surgery on the broken leg that night.
Hammers players all wore shirts with Antonio's name after their home win over Wolves, the first game after the crash.
Each of these, as well as the match-worn shirts, were signed and auctioned off to fans to raise money.
The auction raised a total of £29,613, which was matched by the West Ham board, making a total of £59,226 to be shared between the two goals.
Jarrod Bowen scored West Ham's winner against Wolves and his shirt was the biggest seller, selling for £3,005.
The Hammers captain said: “It has been special to see how the West Ham family and the wider football community have come together in support of Mic over the past month.
“We are all grateful for the care that both the NHS and Air Ambulances UK have provided to Mic at a challenging time for him and his family.
“And for what they continue to do every day for people across the country.
“Standing together in difficult times is what it's all about at West Ham United, and on behalf of the team.
“I would like to thank everyone for helping us raise an incredible amount of money for two great causes.”
West Ham's players and staff all visited their teammate during his stay in hospital.
Antonio is now recovering on his own field and will not play again this season.
The Jamaican international, West Ham's all-time top scorer in the Premier League, is out of contract next summer.
A decision has yet to be made on whether his deal will be extended to cover recovery, although discussions will take place in the near future.
West Ham previously extended Angelo Ogbonna's contract following a season-ending knee injury in 2021.
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