Real Madrid have signed Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez on a season-long loan, it has been confirmed.
The striker, known as Chicarito, will provide back up to Karim Benzema at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Mexican has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford all summer having had limited playing time last season. He was strongly rumoured to be attracting the interest of Italian champions Juventus and La Liga outfit Valencia, but has opted for a switch to the Spanish capital and the 10-time winners of the Champions League.
Henandez becomes the fourth Mexican to don the famous white shirt for Real Madrid.
A statement on the official club website confirmed his arrival after he passed a medical this morning.
It read: “Real Madrid and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the loan of the player Javier Hernandez Chicharito, who will be attached to the club for the current season. Real Madrid retains an option to purchase the player.”
He will give a press conference later on this afternoon at the stadium.
A statement by Manchester United also confirmed the player’s departure, and added that Los Blancos have the option to buy him at the end of the campaign.
Nice move for chicha,hope he does well @ the bernabeu