Spanish side Real Madrid on a season-long loan deal from Manchester
United.
Hernandez had grown increasingly frustrated at a lack of first-team
opportunities at Old Trafford and was looking for a new challenge
while the European champions were looking to reinforce their attacking
line following the departure of Alvaro Morata to Juventus this summer.
A statement from Real Madrid said: "Real Madrid and Manchester United
have reached an agreement for the transfer of Javier Hernandez, who
will join the club for the current season".
The Carlo Ancelotti's side also have an option of making the deal
permanent next season, subject to his performance.
Hernandez expressed delight at the move when speaking at a press
conference following confirmation of his move: 'To wear this jersey is
a dream come true for any player in the world.
'One knows what this club represents. I am delighted to be here.
'It really motivates you when you know that a big club wants you. The
only thing on my mind is to help this club.
'I am here to give my contribution in order for the club to continue
to win titles. I want to thank Real Madrid for giving me this
opportunity.
'I'm going to do my best mentally, physically, in order to help this
team improve".
Real, who lost 4-2 to Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday night after
selling Angel di Maria and Xabi Alonso, relinquished the fight for
Monaco forward Radamel Falcao to United on Monday.
Hernandez, who is under contract with United until June 2016, had been
a reported target of Italian champions Juventus and Spanish side
Valencia this summer.
He joined United from Mexican side, Guadalajara in 2010 and scored 20
goals in his debut season as United went on to win the Premier League
title in 2010-11.
He added another league title in 2012-13 and has scored 37 times in
102 league appearances with over half of those were as a substitute.
The 26-year-old is the fifth-highest scorer for the Mexican national
team having struck 33 goals in 66 appearances for his country.
Hernandez is expected to make his Primera Division debut when Real
travel to take on Deportivo La Coruna on Sept 20.
He is the son of Javier Hernandez, a Mexico striker who featured at
the 1986 World Cup and was nicknamed "Chicharo", or "pea", because of
his green eyes.
Hernandez moves to Madrid as United wins the race to sign Radamel
Falcaofrom Monaco on a one-year loan ahead of rivals Manchester City,
Real and Arsenal.
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