Raul Jimenez: Wolves complete permanent signing of on-loan forward for club-record fee

Raul Jimenez: Wolves complete permanent signing of on-loan forward for club-record fee
Raul Jimenez has completed a permanent move to Wolves for a club-record fee, the Premier League side have confirmed.Jimenez, the Mexico forward, has spent the season on loan at Molineux having joined on a year-long deal from Benfica last summer.

RAUL IS STAYING! #RalSeQueda pic.twitter.com/7jPQwC8vnx— Wolves (@Wolves) April 4, 2019

He has scored 15 goals in 37 games for Nuno’s side – also chipping in with three assists – as Wolves battle to finish seventh in the Premier League and also hope to book their place in the FA Cup final.They take on Watford this weekend in the second semi-final, with the victor facing either Manchester City or Brighton in the Wembley showpiece.Wolves had the option to sign Jimenez on a permanent basis written into their loan deal for the 27-year-old, and they are believed to have paid 32million to secure his signature.

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Jimenez has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Midlands club.He becomes Wanderers’ most expensive signing ever surpassing previous record holder Adama Traore, who joined the club last summer for 18million.The forward said: Its a great honour for me to now be a permanent member of the team. Im very happy for this permanent deal as I feel that being at Wolves suits me.Ive 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 Ive arrived here its all been so good. Weve had some good moments, some bad moments; but the best ones have been so good and Im very happy for that. Kevin Thelwell, the club’s sporting director, added: The impact Raul has made during his short time at the club has been fantastic and were delighted that hell be part of the clubs 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 seasons success and were 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.Jimenez, who has made 71 appearances for Mexico, began his career with Club America in his homeland before moving to Europe in 2014 to join Atletico Madrid.He left after a single season in Spain for Benfica, spending three years with the Portuguese outfit until completing his loan switch to Wolves last summer.

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