Chicharito shocked Mexican soccer world ten years ago when he announced his move to Manchester United. Nobody knew about his transfer until he appeared on the front page of the Mexican newspaper.
Javier Hernandez, also known as Chicharito, moved from Chivas to United in a surprising signing in the history of soccer in Mexico. It happened in a time when social media was still in its infant stage.
News of his impending transfer didn’t leak out to the press in England or Mexico. Also, there were no rumors until the announcement in a national newspaper. Before he embarked on his European pro career, the then 21-year-old just became a starter for Chivas in 2009. Before that, he considered giving up his pro soccer career.
Chicharito Shocked Mexican Soccer
According to sports news coverage reports, Bayern Munich eliminated United in the Champions League the day before the announcement of the signing. Also, Wayne Rooney played the game with an ankle injury.
Some football betting experts thought United announced the signing to deflect the news. Also, signing an unknown Mexican made some English fans raise their eyebrows. Sports wagering analysts tried to find more information about the newest acquisition.
On his part, Hernandez kept quiet about the deal. He and his parents hid the news from his grandparents. His grandfather, Don Tomas, was part of the champion era at Chivas. His father was a member of the 1986 Mexico World Cup team.
Soccer is in his blood. However, many critics thought he was not ready to play at an elite level even though he scored 21 goals in 28 games in two seasons for Chivas. He proved them wrong. Thirteen months after signing with United, the team won the Premier League. Also, he started for the team during the Champions League final match against Barcelona.
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