A week after meeting Nathan Shi, Raul Jimenez seals Wolves return

The roar of the Old Gold crowd at Molineux swelled as Raul Jimenez stepped onto the pitch for the final 23 minutes, the chant "Si Senor" echoing around the stadium. Just a week earlier he had spoken with executive chairman Nathan Shi, a meeting that tipped the scales for his return.

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Jimenez's return confirmed

Raul Jimenez’s second spell at Wolves was officially confirmed on 9 June, when he agreed a two‑year contract ahead of the World Cup. Talks had been underway for several weeks, and the striker said the support he felt after meeting Nathan Shi made the decision easier.

The meeting with Shi took place around a week before Fulham faced Wolves at Molineux on 17 May. Jimenez, then a Fulham player, was introduced from the bench and received a hero’s welcome despite wearing the Lilywhite shirt.

Fans, past glory and future hopes

During his first Wolves spell, Jimenez scored 17 Premier League goals and 27 in all competitions in the 2019/20 season, helping the Old Gold finish seventh and reach the Europa League quarter‑finals.

A head injury in November 2020 left him with a fractured skull after a clash with David Luiz, and his form never fully recovered. He left Wolves in 2023 after a poor final campaign under Julen Lopetegui.

At Fulham he rebounded, netting 31 goals and providing 14 assists over three seasons. Now, at 35, he aims to play a big role as Wolves chase promotion back to the Premier League.

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