How much Raul Jimenez used to earn at Wolves as Molineux return looms | OneFootball

Wolves are closing in on a deal to bring Raul Jimenez back to the club

Wolves are preparing for life in the Championship after coming bottom of the Premier League table.

The Old Gold spent eight seasons in the top flight, but Rob Edwards was unable to turn things around after he took over in November following a disastrous start to the campaign under Vitor Pereira

The Midlands outfit earned just 20 points as they suffered relegation with several games to spare.

But the club will now be planning to earn their place back in the first division immediately next year, with work already underway to make use of the upcoming transfer window.

It has been reported that Wolves are keen on bringing Raul Jimenez back to Molineux this summer after his exit from Fulham was confirmed, since making serious advances on that front as a result, with Kieran Trippier having already arrived following his departure from Newcastle United.

Here we use estimated figures from Capology to see how much the forward earned during his first stint with the club…

Raul Jimenez’s old Wolves wages

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Jimenez initially joined Wolves from Benfica on loan in the summer of 2018, before agreeing a permanent deal in 2019.

The forward contributed 13 goals and seven assists during 2018/19, helping the team come seventh in the table and qualify for European football.

He went on to score a total of 40 times in the Premier League for the club before departing in 2023, signing for Fulham.

The Mexico international was the top earner at Molineux prior to his departure, earning a weekly salary of £100,000.

By the time he departed the club, only Joao Moutinho was receiving as much as Jimenez.

The pair were the top earners, with Pablo Sarabia the next best paid member of the squad on £90,000 per week.

The likes of Matheus Nunes and Nelson Semedo were receiving £85,000 and £80,000-a-week, respectively.

Wolves finished 13th in the table, but Jimenez was only capable of 15 appearances, and he failed to score a single goal as he struggled for full fitness.

Raul Jimenez’s Fulham wages

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Jimenez made the switch to Fulham in 2023 in a deal worth a reported £5.5 million from Wolves.

The striker remained a top earner with the move to the Cottagers, with only Bernd Leno receiving more than him in Marco Silva’s side this season.

The goalkeeper is on a deal worth £130,000 per week, while Jimenez remains on £100,000-a-week.

Other well-paid players in the London outfit’s squad include Joachim Andersen and Alex Iwobi, with the pair earning £90,000 and £80,000 per week, respectively.

However, Jimenez’s contract with Fulham has not been renewed, making him a free agent this summer, which has opened the door for a return to Molineux.

The striker scored nine times in the Premier League in 2025/26, helping Silva’s side finish 11th in the table for a second consecutive campaign.

Edwards will be hoping that the return of Jimenez can help Wolves earn promotion from the Championship at the first attempt, with their sights firmly set on a return to the Premier League.

The 35-year-old joined Wolves after their most recent promotion, but now he can be at the forefront of a push for a top two finish.