How Adam Armstrong has reacted to Raul Jimenez re-joining Wolves | OneFootball

Adam Armstrong sent a message to new Wolves teammate Raul Jimenez after he gave up his number nine to the Mexican.

Wolves have enjoyed a very positive start to the transfer window as they prepare for life back in the Championship.

Kieran Trippier joined Wanderers on an initial two-year deal, with the move seen as a real coup given his pedigree and experience over the years.

In another statement signing, it was announced on Tuesday night that Raul Jimenez had sealed a return to Molineux, with the striker also signing a contract that will run until 2028.

Adam Armstrong sends Raul Jimenez a message after passing on squad number

The Mexican is a legend at Wolves after his starring role under Nuno Espírito Santo, when the team recorded back-to-back 7th-placed finishes in the Premier League, along with reaching the semi-final of the FA Cup and quarter-final of the Europa League.

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Therefore, bringing the 35-year-old back to the club was always going to be a popular decision, and Wolves managed to see off competition for the striker, who is now focused on leading the line for El Tri at the World Cup - which his nation will commence against South Africa on Thursday evening.

During his first spell with Wolves, Jimenez had the number nine shirt, with fans singing a song that referenced the squad number.

So, it’s a number that is close to his heart, and Wolves confirmed that Adam Armstrong, who had been wearing the nine since his arrival in January, had agreed to let Jimenez take it moving forward.

That went down well with the support, and Armstrong also sent a message to his new teammate via his Instagram story.

“Number 9 is all yours, legend! Looking forward to sharing the dressing room and pitch with you.”

Adam Armstrong and Raul Jimenez will be key to Wolves’ promotion hopes

Firstly, it’s a nice touch from Armstrong to let Jimenez have the number nine, as he obviously didn’t have to do it, but he understands what it means to the former Benfica man, and the supporters.

Of course, the main thing is what happens on the pitch, and the reality is that there will be huge pressure on Wolves to win promotion.

Bringing in Trippier and Jimenez only increases the expectations at Molineux, as they are seen as statement signings, but you would expect them to be able to deal with that.

Armstrong also falls into that category, as the 29-year-old is a proven Championship performer, and he has won promotion from this level, so his experience will also be important in the dressing room.

The prospect of Armstrong and Jimenez linking up is one that will surely excite the fans, as they have the potential to be the best partnership in the division.

They have different qualities, with Jimenez capable of linking up play and holding the ball, whilst Armstrong’s movement and intelligence could make him very difficult to handle.

It will be a challenge for Edwards to make it work, and there is still a lot of work to do for the squad overall, but this has been a very good start to the window for Wolves, and Armstrong and Jimenez will look to build up an understanding on the pitch during pre-season when the latter returns from the World Cup.