Mexico City / 02.11.2024 07:15:10
The Mexican forward Raul Jimenez He is experiencing his best moment in the English Premier League since his arrival at Fulham last season, but it didn’t always go well for him and last summer he had opportunities to change teams with a much more competitive salary.
During an interview with David Faitelson For TUDN, the Mexican National Team striker also made it clear that with good or bad football moments his fame as a scorer is important around the world, which is why he rejected financial proposals that quintupled his salary in order to continue in Fulhamand therefore in the Premier Leagueconsidered the best league in the world.
“This last summer there were a number of offers important ones in which I was going to earn maybe four or five times more than what I earn here and no, it is not my goal at the moment.
This situation is not new for the ‘Wolf of Tepeji’, since the temptations came to him practically from his first experiences in Europawhen after leaving América it was difficult for him to earn ownership in the Benfica of the Primeira Liga, so he had talks about emigrating to Asian football.
“They have arrived since I was at Benfica, I was 25, 26 years old, I don’t remember and an offer came China, I was going to win a lot money from that moment on and from that moment on there was nothing.”
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How long does Raúl Jiménez plan to play in the Premier League?
When questioned about the future of his carrera professional, the 33-year-old player made it clear that he does not set a time limit to continue playing at the highest level and will do so until his physique allows it, thinking about being able to play another World Cup with El Tri in 2026.
“As much time as possible, I have this year of contractin the summer of 2025 it would end but there is the option to renew for another year, so if it happens I am happy, I am in the best disposition and I am wanting to continue excelling at the highest level even at my 34, 35, 36 years old, that “It’s not going to be an impediment for me.”
