With plenty of speculation recently about Wolverhampton Wanderers being in talks with Benfica over a permanent deal for on loan striker Raul Jimenez, earlier today the club confirmed that agreement had been struck and he was now ours.
The 27-year-old Mexican international has impressed plenty at the Molineux with his work rate and his overall team ethic in head coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, and he’s played a key part in our comfortable Premier League placing in our first season back and our run to the FA Cup semi-finals.
With 37 appearances across all competitions, the player has contributed 12 top flight goals and seven assists, along with three further goals in the Cup.
He has put pen to paper on a four year deal, keeping him with us until the summer of 2023 and the deal is said to be worth a cool £30million all things considered.
Speaking to the Official Website as his signing was confirmed, sporting director Kevin Thelwell said of the player.
“The impact Raul has made during his short time at the club has been fantastic and we’re delighted that he’ll be part of the club’s long-term future. From the second he walked through the door, he settled straight into the group, and that reflects in his performance, with Raul providing assists and overall selfless performances, as well as obviously goals. His goals in the Premier League and FA Cup have been vital to this season’s success and we’re looking forward to seeing him contribute even more during what will be an exciting end to the season in both competitions. Raul’s permanent signing shows the ambition of this football club and the determination to make sure the future is an exciting one.”
Praising the supporters for how they’ve welcomed him to the club, Jimenez spoke of wanting to create his own future now.
“It’s a great honour for me to now be a permanent member of the team. I’m very happy for this permanent deal as I feel that being at Wolves suits me. I’ve enjoyed my time here, I enjoy playing in the pitch and, along with all my teammates, we try our best in all the matches to win. Since I’ve arrived here it’s all been so good. We’ve had some good moments, some bad moments; but the best ones have been so good and I’m very happy for that.”
