Raul Jimenez has revealed he turned down a big-money move to China last summer in favour of joining Wolves. The Mexico international has proved to be a huge hit since arriving at Molineux on a season-long loan deal from Benfica, scoring nine goals and providing six assists in 26 Premier League appearances to date.
However, the 27-year-old has now revealed it could have been different for him had he taken up a lucrative offer from the Chinese Super League, but his desire to prove himself in Europe ultimately saw him end up at Wolves. “I’m in a good moment,” Jimenez was quoted as saying by the Birmingham Mail. “I had the belief and confidence that this was going to go well.
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Regarding the offer from China, it was a lot of money but I knew it wasn’t the right moment. “Everyone has different reasons for making these choices, to return or stay in Europe. I simply had faith that I could make a name for myself in Europe. I think that it’s working, I’m doing well without giving up.”
Wolves supporters will be hoping Jimenez’s loan move is turned into a permanent deal during the summer. The club reportedly paid three million euros to secure his services on a temporary basis and it is believed they would have to stump up a further 38million euros to land him permanently.
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