Who is Manchester United’s new signing Javier Hernandez? (Video)

Having cried out for a striker to act as cover for Wayne Rooney, our prayers have been answered, sort of.

Today it was announced the club had signed Mexican international Javier Hernandez for an undisclosed fee from Chivas.

At just 21 the young striker has risen to prominence in his country scoring 4 goals in 4 international appearances for the national side and has been equally prolific for Chivas this season too netting 21 times in 28 games. Part of a famous footballing family (both his father and grand father are reputable footballers in Mexico), Hernandez announced his arrival in the game in style scoring 5 minutes after coming off the bench on his debut back in 2006.

He has been described as having great anticipation and ability to read the game, finding and makes space for himself thus is very dangerous in the box.  Although not very tall, he is decent in the air and needs just a split second to score with his head or either foot such is his composure in front of goal.

‘Chicharito’ as he is known is likely to be included in Mexico’s World Cup squad so we will be able to get a better picture of the potential gem we have unearthed.