RAUL JIMENEZ has ended the speculation surrounding his future by signing a new four-year contract extension at Wolves.
The Mexico international had drawn admirers from Manchester United and Juventus following his standout form at Molineux.
Raul Jimenez has signed a new deal to stay at WolvesCredit: PA:Press Association
The striker had admitted the interest was “flattering” and had made no secret of his desire to play European football.
Jimenez – a £30million signing from Benfica – has been Wolves’ top scorer in their last two Premier League seasons.
The 29-year-old has started the new campaign in fine form as well with two goals from three games with the Midlanders.
And Jimenez has now followed Wolves captain Conor Coady in committing his future to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side until the summer of 2024.
I think Wolves are getting the best out of me, and I’m giving Wolves my best football, but they are giving the best to me too
Raul Jimenez
The announcement comes after the manager himself penned a new three-year deal to remain at the club.
Jimenez told the club’s website: “I am delighted to be here and to be at this great club.
“Since I was a little boy, I just wanted to play, I wanted to enjoy it, live it, and that’s why I am here for.
“They give me all the confidence and the opportunity to be an important guy at the front, and that’s what I was looking for when I arrived into Europe, and I’m very happy to continue at this club.
“It didn’t take much persuading! It was easy for me to say yes because since the beginning, this is what I was looking for.
“The last two seasons we have given very good performances, so I knew this club has something special and I’m part of a big family here.
“I think Wolves are getting the best out of me, and I’m giving Wolves my best football, but they are giving the best to me too.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
