Wolves star Raul Jimenez reveals Atletico Madrid frustration

The Mexican international joined Diego Simeone’s side from Club America ahead of the 2014-15 season, before moving to Benfica 12 months later.

However, he made just four La Liga starts in Madrid, with Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic set as Simeone’s first choice pair.

“I am not sad about how things played out at Atletico, as I think the changes were for the best", he told an interview with Marca.

“I would like to have done more at Atletico, but I was only there for a year. But I have worked hard, and I am in this position now because I never gave up.”

Despite indifferent spells in both Spain and Portugal, Jimenez acknowledges the key role he now has at Molineux.