Kerala Blasters FC announce signing of Jesús Jiménez

The Spanish forward has signed a two-year deal with the ISL club

Kerala Blasters FC are delighted to announce the signing of Spanish forward player Jesús Jiménez Núñez on a two-year deal, until 2026. He joins KBFC after spending the 2023 season with OFI Crete in the Greek (Greece) Super League.

𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 🙌 Bringing a touch of Spain to our front line! 🇪🇸Jesús Jiménez is now part of the Blasters’ family! Bienvenido Jesús! 🤩Read More: https://t.co/WdIcPcaTH0#SwagathamJesús #KBFC #KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/c04TACbDMT

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) August 30, 2024

Jiménez, 30, began his career in the youth system of Club Deportivo Leganés (CD Leganés), where he spent two seasons with the reserve team. Jiménez also spent time with Agrupación Deportiva Unión Adarve (2013-2014), Alcorcón B (2014-2015), Atlético Pinto (2015) and Club Deportivo Illescas (2015-2016).

The 30-year-old striker’s first breakthrough came in the Spanish Third Division at FC Talavera. In the 2016/17 season, he scored 26 league goals in 33 matches, helping the club win promotion to Segunda B. During his two seasons with Talavera, Jiménez scored 36 goals in a combined 68 appearances across all competitions.

The 6-foot, 176-pound striker then joined Polish first-division side Górnik Zabrze. In his four seasons with Gornik, he made 134 appearances, scored 43 goals, and recorded 26 assists across all competitions (Ekstraklasa, Polish Cup, and Europa League).

Before his stint in Greece, Jimenez played for FC Dallas and Toronto FC in the MLS (USA). He recorded nine goals and six assists during this time.

Sporting Director Karolis Skynkis expressed his enthusiasm for the signing: “Jesús is a fantastic addition to our squad. His experience in various leagues, combined with his goal-scoring prowess, will significantly strengthen our attacking options. We are confident that Jesús will play a crucial role in our campaign and help us achieve success this season.”

Jesús Jiménez also shared his excitement: “I am thrilled to start this new chapter with Kerala Blasters FC. The passion of the fans and the club’s vision align perfectly with my ambitions. I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and creating lasting memories both on and off the pitch.”

The club warmly welcomes Jesús to the Blasters family and eagerly anticipates his contributions in the upcoming season. The player was part of the full preseason training with OFI Crete and is expected to join ready with match fitness.

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