Manchester United have reacted to their Champions League exit by signing Javier Hernandez from Chivas Guadalajara. Javier who? This striker is highly rated in his homeland and his goalscoring exploits set to earn him a place in his country's World Cup squad. Let's see why Sir Alex Ferguson rush to sign up this hot prospect without much hesitation.
Javier Hernandez Balcazar, also known as "Chicarito Hernandez" is fast becoming the next big Mexican striking prospect. Hernandez was mostly known in Mexico thanks to his father, Javier "Chicharo" Hernandez, who was part of the Mexican national team during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
In addition, his grandfather was also a well known professional player and an icon at Chivas Guadalajara, having scored over 50 goals for them including the 500th goal in the club's history.
Since the beginning of the 2009/10 season, Hernandez has absolutely been on fire and it doesn't appear that his form will dry up any time soon. He scored 11 goals in 17 matches during the Apertura tournament (the first half of the season), leading his club to the playoffs and was also named as a candidate for "Striker of the tournament". As the Clausura (second half of the season) got underway he continued just where he left off and has already scored 4 goals in 2 matches.
Hernandez has shown great striking instincts this past year. He is very dangerous inside the box, which is where he scores most of his goals, and is always a threat to the defense. He demonstrates tremendous movement and anticipation and as a result reads the game very well and is able to move into space to receive the ball and shoot on goal.
Even though he is not very tall he is very good in the air and only needs a split second of freedom inside the box to score. Hernandez has great composure and concentration in front of goal. Combined with excellent finishing skills he has all the tools to be a lethal striker.
Hernandez has all the skills that a striker needs in order to succeed in any league around the world. He is very quick, strong and has the ability to score with both feet as well as with his head. But perhaps more importantly he has the natural instincts and mentality of a top class striker.
Sir Alex Ferguson knows he is short of options up front, which has been highlighted by Michael Owen's injury, and Hernandez will join the Red Devils in the summer if he acquires a work permit.
Ferguson also has Federico Macheda, Mame Biram Diouf and Danny Welbeck at his disposal, plus the prospect of William Keane emerging next season, but has decided to add to his attacking armoury.
"I am delighted to reach agreement with Chivas to bring such an exciting young striker, who has been in such prolific form for both his club and country. He will be a great addition to our squad and we look forward to welcoming our first Mexican player in the summer." explained Ferguson.
The transfer fee for the forward, nicknamed 'Chicarito', is, as yet, undisclosed.
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