Raul Jimenez has again insisted that he wants to stay at Fulham – despite reports linking him with a move back to Mexico or Turkey.
The experienced striker has been linked with a return to his homeland after dropping down Marco Silva’s pecking order following Rodrigo Muniz’s remarkable rise to first choice centre forward during the second half of last season, but the former Wolves forward has told Claro Sports that he is currently only concentrating on his future at Craven Cottage.
“[Returning home] is something that has crossed my mind. I have always said that if I return to Mexican soccer, it would be to América, I don’t see myself returning to any other team. It’s not to close the doors on other places, but I have an Americanist background and that’s where I’m from.
Right now, I see myself here in Europe for as long as possible, I have a minimum contract for another two more years here [at Fulham]. I want to fulfil them and then see. If I were to retire here in Europe it would also be something very cool, to finish a career and do it in the best way, but I am not closing the doors of returning to Mexico.”
Jimenez scored seven goals in 31 games during an injury-hit first season at Fulham – finishing the season with a brace in a 4-2 win at relegated Luton Town.
He’s on good money and contract so why leave before its time to draw his pension? It’s money for nothing and the kicks are free.
He has got another good season in his feet. Jimenez is much more than just scoring goals. I do not know why in this club we seem to like to throw away players
Well said Simon I am a FFC supporter for 62 years and have seen so many talented players lost a prime one is Matt O Riley presently with Celtic. Raul is not about scoring alone FFC allways.
The question is, linked by who? His agent maybe! These out off the ether comments always appear, to me, under the counter negotiations. I really can’t see why he would exchange the PFL for some inferior league. Mind it’s easier than knuckling down and working hard to get back into the first team. Mindset, maximum return for minimum effort. Might be being a bit harsh but my opinion of the modern footballer is not too high.