Fulham’s Raúl Jiménez has told Claro Sports that he will only consider a move to Club América if he were to return to Mexico in the future.
The Mexico international spent three years at Club América, after coming through their youth system. He arrived in Europe for the first time when Atlético Madrid signed him in 2014.
Jiménez joined Fulham from Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer, and the possibility of returning to Mexico grows bigger with each season.
“It is something that has crossed my mind [returning to Liga MX]. I have always said that if I return to Mexican football, it would be to América, I don’t see myself returning to any other team,” he said.
“It’s not to close the doors on other places but I have an Americanist background and that’s where I’m from.”
When asked if he would turn down Club Deportivo Guadalajara, often known by their nickname, Chivas, Jiménez explained: “Yes, 100%, without hesitation. If at some point it were to happen, no thanks, I have other objectives, something else in mind.”
The 32-year-old has less than 18 months left on his deal, with an option for another year. The striker has made 25 appearances for Fulham this season, scoring five goals in the process. He hasn’t ruled out the possibility of ending his career in Europe.
“Right now, I see myself here in Europe for as long as possible, I have a minimum deal for another two more years here. I want to fulfil them and then see. If I can retire here in Europe, it would also be great, to finish my career and do it in the best way possible, but I’m not closing the doors to return to Mexico,” Jiménez explained.
Despite opening the door to return to América, he has insisted that his focus is currently on finishing his contract with Marco Silva’s side.
“I have a contract here, I am happy, I know I can continue performing at this level in the Premier League. No approach or anything,” the former Wolves star added.
