RAUL JIMENEZ has declared he’s happy to stay at Wolves – but could not turn down a chance to sign for Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Several clubs have been linked with the Mexican, 28, as he nears the end of his second year leading the line at Molineux.
Tireless forward Jimenez has hit 22 goals and 10 assists in 44 appearances this seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
While speculation does not concern Jimenez, he has not been afraid to state his ambitions of challenging for titles and believes Wolves are still some way off that target.
He told ESPN Mexico: “I find [rumours] through social media.
“They have already put me at Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and every day comes out a new team that want me.
“I have to be calm. If they are talking about me it is because I am doing things well.
“I would like to continue in England. I am happy, adapted and I like the idea [of staying].
“If you tell me that tomorrow an offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona comes, it is obvious that you do not let such an opportunity go.
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“But if I stay here I am fighting to qualify for the Champions League, for important things. Fighting for the title still seems difficult but we are in the Europa League last-16. I think that I made the right decision to come here and I do not regret it.”
At the suspension of football due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wolves sat sixth in the Premier League and were pushing towards the latter stages in Europe.
Key to their success, having only been promoted in 2018, has been Jimenez’s impressive all-round game up front.
The £30million capture from Benfica was recently linked with replacing Luka Jovic at Real Madrid.
And the striker has previously admitted to having unfinished business in Spain having failed to convince in a 12-month spell at Atletico Madrid earlier in his career.
He stated: “This has been the best year of my career – but I want more.
“I would never rule out returning to Spain. I have good memories, and I would like to go back at some point.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
