Javier Hernandez admits £7.3m Man Utd exit 'was not difficult'

Javier Hernandez looking forward to Bayer Leverkusen challenge

JAVIER HERNANDEZ admits his decision to leave Manchester United for Bayer Leverkusen was not difficult.

 

The Mexican striker has signed for the Bundesliga club until 2018 in a deal believed to be worth £7.3million.

The 27-year-old, who was sent out on loan to Real Madrid last term, has struggled for game time under boss Louis van Gaal.

 

I want to go back to feeling important

Javier Hernandez

 

And now Hernandez, who was also linked with West Ham and Tottenham, is looking forward to regular football at the BayArena.

After completing the move, he said: "I want to go back to feeling important and happy. I want to find happiness.

 

"Bayer made me feel important and loved and coming here was not a difficult decision to make. They made me feel wanted.

"I want to help and achieve important things. I have felt very loved. I hope to accomplish things in my head and in my heart."