Exclusive: Raul Jimenez opens door to stunning Wolves return

The Express & Star understands there have been early conversations between Wolves and Jimenez over a potential return to the club.

The Mexican made another emotional return to Molineux on Sunday as Rob Edwards’ side were held by Fulham in their penultimate game of the season.

The 35-year-old is out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer and could now potentially make a return to the West Midlands, where he spent five memorable seasons and became a huge favourite among supporters.

Asked whether he could return to Molineux, Jimenez told the Express & Star: “Why not? There is always a possibility. Let’s see.

“It would be nice, more after today, let’s see.”

Asked if a move could happen this summer, he added: “I don’t know, maybe. But I don’t know.”

Jimenez remains Wolves’ record Premier League goalscorer, netting 40 league goals during his five-year spell at Molineux. The Mexican has failed to score in any of his five league appearances against his former club.

He left Wolves in 2023 with 57 goals in all competitions to his name and has since scored 28 goals in almost 100 appearances for Fulham.

The Old Gold brought the curtain down on their home campaign after what has been a dreadful season.

Jimenez made his fifth appearance against Wolves since leaving the club in the summer of 2023, coming on as a second-half substitute.

The striker received a standing ovation from the home supporters, with Molineux erupting into chants of ‘Si Senor’. Fans also sang ‘sign him up’ while Jimenez warmed up on the touchline during the first half.

There is clearly still plenty of affection between Jimenez and the Wolves supporters, as after the match, he took time to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans.

The Mexican admitted it was an emotional return for both him and his family to Molineux, where they enjoyed several memorable years.

He said: “It was really special, emotional, and it was really nice for me to be back in this really good stadium.”

The striker also admitted he still enjoys hearing his famous chant ringing around the South Bank.

“I like it,” Jimenez added. “I feel that the fans love me.

“When I was here it was really, really good. But even though I am not playing for Wolves anymore, they love me.”

After initially joining on loan from Benfica, Jimenez headed home a dramatic equaliser in front of the South Bank on his Wolves debut against Everton.

The striker later completed a permanent move to Molineux in what was believed to be a club-record £32 million deal at the time.