Source: Telegraph
Manchester United sign Mexican teenager Javier Hernandez
Subject to a work permit, the deal for the Chivas forward will be completed on July 1. 'Chicharito', as he is known, will become the first Mexican player to sign for United. [LNB]As part of the deal, United will play a match to open the new 45,000 capacity Chivas Stadium in Guadalajara this summer. Sir Alex Ferguson said: "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 his country. [LNB]"He will be a great addition to our squad and we look forward to welcoming our first Mexican player in the summer. [LNB]"We are equally excited to play our first game in Mexico, opening the magnificent new Chivas Stadium in July." [LNB]Chicharito passed a medical in Manchester this week and has an impressive strike-rate at club level, scoring almost once every two games. However, he has done even better for his country, with four goals in four appearances, making him a contender for the World Cup. [LNB]
