Raúl Jiménez: Fulham & Mysterious Future Message | Record.mx

A first-half penalty converted by Raúl Jiménez gave Fulham a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Monday, December 22, 2025 and appeared to allude to his future with the club in a post-match interview.

The decisive penalty, awarded after a foul by Douglas Luiz on his Brazilian compatriot Kevin, allowed Jiménez to maintain his perfect record from the spot, converting his eleventh consecutive penalty in the league. Only Yaya Touré has scored from more consecutive penalties in Premier League history, with eleven from eleven. “Me gusta tener la presión de los penaltis,” Jiménez stated, according to the Associated Press. “Nunca he fallado. Estoy muy contento por eso y quiero seguir así. Si hay más penaltis por venir, entonces estaré allí.” (I like having the pressure of penalties. I’ve never missed. I’m very happy about that and I want to continue like this. If there are more penalties to come, then I’ll be there.)

The win was crucial for Fulham, who were seeking to avoid losing three consecutive home matches in the league for only the second time since their promotion in 2022. The match itself was described as “poco inspirador” (uninspiring) by the Associated Press, but the result provided a welcome boost for the London club.

Raúl Jiménez, a Mexican international who currently plays as a striker for Fulham, began his career with Club América, winning a championship with the club in 2013. He subsequently played for Atlético Madrid and Benfica before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan in 2018, and then permanently in 2019. He joined Fulham in 2023, and as of March 15, 2026, has made 91 appearances for the club, scoring 27 goals, according to Wikipedia.

While the victory secured three points for Fulham, the post-match comments from Jiménez have sparked speculation regarding his long-term commitment to the club. The exact nature of his statement remains unclear, but it has been interpreted by some as a hint towards a potential move or contract extension. ESPN reports that Jiménez was the matchwinner, but details of his comments beyond the penalty itself were not immediately available.

Mexico’s national team has also been impacted by Jiménez’s form, with the forward recently included in the squad for the CONCACAF Nations League, alongside Santiago Giménez. But, he was previously left off the roster for friendlies, according to ESPN.