Raul Jimenez Extends Fulham Contract to 2026 After Impressive Comeback Season

Raul Jimenez Stays with Fulham After Breakout Year

Raul Jimenez has officially pledged his future to Fulham, signing a new deal that will keep him at the club until June 2026. This move follows a remarkable season where the Mexican striker played a key role, notching up 13 goals and three assists in all competitions—numbers that established him as Fulham's leading scorer and a crucial figure up front. The club announced the contract extension on May 15, 2025, rewarding both his persistence and performance since arriving at Craven Cottage.

Jimenez’s story is especially striking when you remember where he was just a few years ago. Back in 2020, while playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers, he suffered a terrible head injury that many thought would end his career. Medical experts warned of possible long-term effects, and his football future seemed uncertain. Yet, he refused to let that setback define him. After months of recovery and rehabilitation, he returned not just to play, but to lead Fulham’s attack, showing hunger and sharpness that many doubted he could recover.

Despite being 34, Jimenez has shown no signs of slowing down. Offers from Major League Soccer and clubs in Saudi Arabia landed on his table, and the paychecks would have been significant. Still, he chose to remain in the Premier League, motivated by personal ambition and a bigger goal—representing Mexico on the world’s biggest stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In his own words, he’s determined to reach the tournament in top form, proving age is just a number when desire and discipline are there.

His commitment to Fulham was matched by the club’s faith in his abilities. Marco Silva, Fulham manager, made it clear: Jimenez is the backbone of Fulham’s offensive setup. Silva praised his work rate, presence in and around the box, and ability to bring teammates into play. Jimenez’s experience, combined with his eye for goal, has galvanized the squad and provided much-needed consistency in a competitive league.

Fulham Strengthens Core Ahead of 2025–26

It’s not just about Jimenez. Fulham has acted fast to shore up its squad for the challenges ahead in the 2025–26 season. Spanish winger Adama Traore also signed a contract extension, ensuring more width and pace on the flanks. Welsh midfielder Harry Wilson, known for his set-piece delivery and energy in midfield, is sticking around too. Both extensions signal Fulham’s ambition to climb higher in the league and show continuity is a priority for the club’s management.

Jimenez’s international form hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Since his return to Mexico’s national team last October, he’s scored six goals and assisted once across just five matches—a strike rate that silenced doubters. His performances have reignited hope among Mexican supporters, eager to see their side compete strongly on home soil when the World Cup arrives in 2026.

For now, Fulham fans know they can count on a striker who’s beaten the odds. Jimenez, with his sights set on the World Cup and hunger for Premier League goals, has become a real inspiration both in the squad and for supporters who value loyalty and determination. As pre-season shapes up, all signs point to another season where Jimenez leads Fulham’s line with the same drive that’s powered his extraordinary comeback.