The Los Angeles Galaxy have signed the 31-year-old forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez to a Designated Player contract. Hernandez is Mexico’s all-time leading goal scorer that tallied over 200 goals during his career for club and country. Chicharito spent time with Chivas de Guadalajara, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and, most recently, Sevilla.
"Javier has consistently scored goals in top leagues throughout the world and has been his country's most successful player over the last decade," said LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te Kloese. "He is a competitor who has proven success at the highest level and has scored the most goals ever of one of the best teams in Concacaf. We think he can be one of Major League Soccer's best attacking threats and help our team in multiple ways. We are excited to bring Javier to Los Angeles and we look forward to his representing this city and our fans as a member of the LA Galaxy."
VITALS:
Full Name: Javier Hernandez
Position: Forward
Born: 06/01/1988
Height: 5-9
Birthplace: Guadalara, Mexico
Last Club: Sevilla
Citizenship: Mexico
