Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said Javier Hernandez always dreamed of playing for Real Madrid.
The 26-year-old completed a transfer deadline-day move to the Santiago Bernabeu from the Red Devils, and will spend a year on loan in the Spanish capital. Should all parties reach an agreement next summer, the Mexican forward could stay on in a 20-million-euro deal.
The striker, who appeared for his country at the World Cup in Brazil this summer, was signed to provide cover for Karim Benzema, the only recognised number nine that Los Blancos have in the squad having sold Alvaro Morata to Juventus in an 18-million-euro deal.
Chicharito was signed by Ferguson for United and won a number of trophies in his time in the north west of England, including the Premier League on two occasions. He netted 59 times in 154 appearances for the Old Trafford side, but according to Ferguson, always dreamed of playing for Los Blancos.
Speaking at a coaching conference organised by UEFA, the legendary boss said: “He will do very well in Madrid. He will score many goals, for sure. He’s very focused mentally and his wish was always to play in Madrid. He will come good there.”
