Javier Hernandez's reported move to
Real Madrid from Manchester United appears to have been confirmed by his
national team coach, Miguel Herrera.
Hernandez has agreed terms over a
loan move to the European champions, according to Spanish sports daily AS. He would become the
third Mexican to sign for the Spanish giants after forward Jose Luis Borbolla
and legendary striker Hugo Sanchez.
The 26-year-old has been linked with
a number of clubs this summer, including Valencia and Juventus, but is set for a
move to the Bernabeu where he would most likely provide backup for France
striker Karim Benzema. In the last five seasons, no player in Europe's five
major leagues has scored more goals as a substitute than Hernandez's 14.
Mexico boss Herrera appeared to
confirmed the move via Twitter late on Sunday evening.
"Going to Real Madrid is a big
opportunity for [Hernandez], for whom I wish the best of success."
Despite making an instant impact
upon his arrival at United in 2010, Hernandez has struggled for first-team
football in recent seasons, with new manager Louis van Gaal preferring Wayne
Rooney and Robin van Persie up front.
Hernandez was a feature on the bench
during David Moyes' ill-fated tenure at Old Trafford and has not seen much game
time under Van Gaal this term.
During the 2013-14 season, the
striker played just 855 minutes in the Premier League and 1,435 minutes in cup
competitions, scoring nine goals overall.
Under Van Gaal, Hernandez has played
just 45 minutes so far in the league and one full match in the Capital One Cup
-- United's 4-0 humbling at MK Dons.
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