Raúl Jiménez makes waves! Ex-Benfica man close to old club return | OneFootball

Wolverhampton, relegated to the Championship this season, have confirmed the signing of former England international Kieran Trippier and are in talks to secure the return of striker Raúl Jiménez on a free transfer, according to the BBC.

Head coach Rob Edwards justified the signing by pointing to the need to strengthen the squad with experienced players. “We know what we lacked this year and what we need for next season: experience, leadership, resilient and strong personalities”, he said.

The Mexican striker was included on Fulham’s released players list, the former club of Marco Silva - who is already looking at the market - , leaving him free at the end of the month. A return to Molineux is being negotiated, the club where the former Benfica player scored 57 goals in 166 matches between 2018 and 2023.

He is Wolves’ all-time top scorer in the Premier League, with 40 goals. The player is currently on international duty with Mexico, one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, who begin their campaign in the competition on Thursday the 11th against South Africa.

The 35-year-old forward’s spell at Benfica was also memorable. Raúl Jiménez wore the sacred shirt in the 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 seasons, scoring 31 goals in 120 matches. In addition to his clinical finishing, the striker won two league titles, one Portuguese Cup, one League Cup and two Super Cups.

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