Jimenez Stays at Fulham: What the Contract Extension Means for Club and Player
Fulham just made it official: Raul Jimenez will be sticking around at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2026. It’s a move that fans were hoping for, especially after his remarkable season at the age of 34, where he’s bagged 13 goals across all competitions—including 11 in the Premier League. For a club that needed a proven finisher upfront, Jimenez has filled that void and put to bed any doubts about his staying power at this level.
The new deal isn’t just a reward for good form. Jimenez is pulling down a hefty wage, with his £120,000 per week contract extended for another year. That’s a real show of confidence from Fulham’s leadership and says a lot about how much faith manager Marco Silva has in him, especially after Jimenez initially needed time to adapt when he signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023.
More Firepower and European Ambitions
By sealing this Raul Jimenez contract extension, Fulham is showing they’re not content with just treading water in the Premier League. The Cottagers have been especially aggressive in the transfer market. Over the summer, they broke their transfer record by bringing in Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for £34 million, hoping he’ll add creativity and energy alongside Jimenez. Add Willian on a short-term deal and you’ve got a club actively pushing for a deeper squad, likely in anticipation of European competition.
Club co-owner Tony Khan’s praise for Jimenez—“he’s proven exactly why we were eager to bring him in”—captures the mood among Fulham higher-ups. The striker hardly lacked suitors, with both MLS and Saudi Pro League clubs showing real interest. For Jimenez, the draw of playing Premier League football was just too strong, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup looming.
That World Cup focus is more than just talk. With 109 appearances for the Mexican national team (El Tri), Jimenez isn’t ready to slow down. He wants sharpness, top-level competition, and that means staying in England rather than chasing a lucrative payday elsewhere. By committing to Fulham, Jimenez is betting that his club will match his ambitions—and that together, they can take the fight for European football right up to the line.
It’s a bit of a gamble, but Fulham seems all in—relying on their experienced top scorer while adding younger, hungry talent. As the season heads towards its most crucial stages, all eyes will be on Jimenez to see if he can keep firing—and if Fulham’s new-look attack can finally take them into the European places.
