Raul Jimenez has been speaking to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ press department following his signing from Benfica.
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— Wolves (@Wolves) July 18, 2018
The 27-year-old striker has headed into the Molineux on a season-long loan spell from Portuguese side Benfica and although few know much about him really in Wolverhampton, his scoring record at first glance doesn’t appear to be great.
On statistics I can find, he’s played a total of 197 club games for America, Atletico Madrid and Benfica, with a return of 55 goals. When you look into his statistics though, his record greatly improves when goals are based on starting appearances and he very much seems to be a striker who thrives from a full 90 minutes rather than being expected to have an impact off the bench.
Plenty of fans would’ve gained the opportunity to see him in action for Mexico at the Russia World Cup and he started winning over fans in those showings based on his work ethic and the threat he provided around the penalty box.
All in there’s no reason not to be excited about his capture.
Due to Jimenez signing with the wolves my grandpa got his first stiffy in 25 years, he is running around the house yelling WOLVERHAMPTON WOLVERHAMPTON, TOP LADS, TOP LADS, all thanks to you @Wolves
— Americanismo (@ElAmericanismo) July 18, 2018
If he's not on the bench he can be a great 9 for Wolves. Btw he's much better than Chicharito
— Victor Moses (@BJhaseh) July 18, 2018
You look so excited Raul. Best of luck and welcome to the best club in the world. ????????????????????????????
— Kate Wright (@Wrightgal80) July 18, 2018
Speaking good English already Raul but surely Mikey should of got you to finish off with a Wolves ay we
— Richard Lowe. ???????????? (@RichLowe64) July 18, 2018
Genuinely looks ecstatic to be here. Really do hope he has a fantastic season!
— Edward (@WWFC_aficionado) July 18, 2018
He looked brillaint at the world cup….what a coup
— Matt Mullin (@thatmullinguy16) July 18, 2018
I think we still miss him in America man. âčïž
Such a great player @Wolves , please give him the chance to develop and show all his potential.— â â MaRKuu â â (@MarKoRn19) July 18, 2018
Really seems happy to be here really hope he turns out to be a success for us ????
— Zak Hasnaoui (@hasnaoui_zak) July 18, 2018
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— granttalks (@granttalks_) July 18, 2018
Welcome to the Wolves Raul. Good to have you in the pack ????âœïž
— Steve Holcroft (@mroctopus) July 18, 2018
