Chicharito In Tearful Talk With Parents Over LA Move

Story By: Juan Mayes, Sub EditorJoseph GolderAgencyGolder’s News And Sport 

These images show former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez in tears as he tells his parents in tears about his move to LA Galaxy after a disappointing stint at Sevilla.

Former West Ham marksman Hernandez, 31, had an intimate conversation with his parents while coming to terms with his exit from Spain and “the beginning of starting to retire”.

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The move sees Hernandez ending a 10-year career in Europe after playing for clubs such as Manchester United, West Ham United and Real Madrid.

When breaking the news to his parents the Mexican international said: “I wanted to speak with you because we are about to close the deal on the other thing.

“It is almost certain I am going to LA. Everything is okay, everything is perfect but it is the beginning of starting to retire.”

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Hernandez went on to explain: “What I want to say is that we are saying goodbye to a career that we put a lot of effort in. I know you guys also feel it. We are going to see the positive side.

“But like it or not, we are retiring from the European dream. I am fine. I am happy, it is what I want. I am going after the life that I want.

“And there are things that I am not willing to pay for just to compete, more so if they are out of my hands. But yeah, it was 10 years and that is it.”

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However, he assured them that he is okay and his tears were due to the “typical nostalgia” of leaving Europe behind.

Hernandez is moving toy Major League Soccer (MLS) giants LA Galaxy after former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 38, signed for AC Milan in December of last year.

Hernandez was bought by Sevilla last summer but struggled for minutes in 15 appearances for the club, scoring three goals.

Local media report a source close the signing said Hernandez’s salary will be around 6 million USD (4.57 million GBP) per year making him the highest-paid footballer in the MLS receiving.

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