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“Felt happy again” – Striker says QPR offered escape route, reward for impeccable attitude

Royal Antwerp’s Michael Frey says his move to Queens Park Rangers was a reward for getting out of a difficult situation. The forward first joined the Belgian club in 2021 and left them for QPR in January 2024. In his…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:21 PM
“Felt happy again” – Striker says QPR offered escape route, reward for impeccable attitude
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Frey described his transfer to Queens Park Rangers as a reward for maintaining a positive attitude through adversity.
  • Frey had been sidelined at Royal Antwerp following an ankle injury and a fallout with former manager Mark van Bommel.
  • The Swiss striker scored 10 goals in 53 appearances for QPR between 2024 and 2026 before leaving permanently.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Royal Antwerp striker Michael Frey revealed that his January 2024 transfer to Queens Park Rangers served as a vital escape from a challenging period. The 32-year-old explained that his professional attitude and hard work during a difficult time at Antwerp ultimately paved the way for his move to the English Championship side.

Frey had found himself sidelined at Antwerp following an ankle injury and a dispute with former manager Mark van Bommel. After recording 10 goals in 53 appearances across two years with QPR, Frey had a brief spell at Grasshopper before returning to Royal Antwerp.

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