Fulham‘s Raúl Jiménez has always kept the door open for a move back to Club América.
The Mexico international graduated from the Club América’s academy and spent three years with their first team.
He left the Mexican club for Atlético Madrid in 2014 and has been in Europe since then.
Since then, the striker has had spells at Benfica, Wolverhampton Wanderers and is now at Fulham.
Last May, he confirmed talks with unnamed clubs from Mexico, MLS and Saudi Arabia before signing an extension with Marco Silva’s side. The same month, he also talked about his desire to return to his old club at some point in the future.
At the weekend, Jiménez started in the P3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates.
Fulham player on Club América move
After the match, the 34-year-old spoke to Fox Sports in Mexico and Mediotiempo have relayed his comments.
The Fulham man first talked about the defeat to the Gunners and his aim to finish the season on a brighter note.
“We needed to start the game better; the first half was very weak, but that’s the Premier League, and we can’t let up. We still have three games left,” he said.
“I’m aware that I need to be more… everyone, the whole team, more focused in these kinds of games. We’re in the final stretch, and we still want to be in those positions.”
Raúl Jiménez’s contract expires in June and Fulham’s plan for his future is unclear as of now.
Fox Sports specifically asked the former Wolves man whether he will return to Club América after the World Cup.
When responding to that, the player said Marco Silva’s side will have a big say on his future.
“I don’t know yet… we’re still working on everything. There’s time, and we’ll see what happens in the next few games,” Jiménez explained.
“It depends a lot on what Fulham decides, on negotiations, on an offer being made, and then we’ll analyse what’s best.”
Our take: Player open to Fulham stay
Raúl Jiménez’s latest comments indicate he is waiting for Fulham to make a renewal offer and then decide what to do next. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have insisted “a lot” depends on the London club.
The Mexican has scored 10 goals and contributed three assists from 41 matches for Marco Silva’s side.
Transfermarkt value him at €4m.
