Former Man United striker Javier Hernandez rejoins his boyhood membership

Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and West Ham striker Javier Hernandez has rejoined his boyhood membership Chivas.

The 35-year-old has returned to the Mexican membership on a deal till the top of the season. He was a free agent after recovering from a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) harm with MLS facet LA Galaxy final June.

‘Chicharito is again dwelling!’, the Liga MX facet confirmed on Wednesday.

‘ChivaBrothers, it is official! Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández returns to the workforce of his amores for the Clausura 2024. 

‘We are satisfied that his love for the establishment, the expertise acquired throughout his profitable profession and the management that characterizes him shall be mirrored on this new stage with Chivas.’

Former Man United and West Ham striker Javier Hernandez has rejoined boyhood membership Chivas

The 35-year-old left MLS membership LA Galaxy in November after struggling an ACL harm

‘My dwelling, my household, my workforce, my every part,’ he posted on social media, with a video hooked up that confirmed his transfer. ‘See you quickly!’

Chicharito left Guadalajara to hitch Man United in 2010. As a part of the settlement, United performed a pleasant to open the brand new Chivas stadium that July and Hernandez performed for each side. He scored the primary objective inside the bottom.

He went on to attain 59 objectives in 157 appearances for United, the place he additionally received two Premier League titles. 

Sir Alex Ferguson, who signed the Mexican for United 14 years in the past, despatched a very good luck message to his former participant on United’s account on X.

‘Chicharito! It’s your previous boss right here,’ Ferguson stated. ‘First of all, I wish to congratulate you in your return to your previous membership again to Mexico.

‘Where it began. Where I discovered you, signed you… and also you have been an awesome and unbelievable participant for us.

‘You’ve had an awesome profession. I believe now, whenever you return to your previous membership, you have a possibility so as to add your expertise, and provides your expertise, to all of the gamers there.

‘So, regards to your loved ones. Have a good time – and extra objectives to return! All one of the best.’ 

Chicharito was signed for United by Sir Alex Ferguson, who wished the Mexican nicely forward of his return to Mexico

Hernandez responded to Ferguson’s message on his personal X account. ‘Boss, there’s no phrases to explain how a lot you imply to me. Been in a position to say I used to be considered one of your gamers is considered one of my greatest achievements. THANK YOU! And to my different household

‘Thank you for letting me be a part of your historical past. Will love you endlessly. Once a pink at all times a pink.’

Hernandez, 35, left MLS membership LA Galaxy in November as his contract was expiring and he hadn’t performed for the workforce since struggling an ACL harm in June final 12 months. 

He scored 39 objectives in 82 appearances in MLS for LA Galaxy throughout 4 seasons, incomes an All-Star Award in 2022 for his exploits.

Hernández additionally had stints at Real Madrid, Sevilla, West Ham and Bayer Leverkusen.

He is the all-time main goalscorer for Mexico’s males’s nationwide workforce, scoring 52 objectives in 109 appearances. But he has not performed for El Tri since 2019.

Chivas, Liga MX’s second-most profitable facet, completed fifth within the 2023 Apertura regular-season desk and have been then knocked out within the quarterfinal stage of the following playoffs