BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United sign Mexican striker

Manchester United have agreed to sign Mexican striker Javier Hernandez from Chivas de Guadalajara for an undisclosed fee.

Javier passed a medical in Manchester this week and has agreed personal terms with the club.

He will join the club on July 1st 2010 subject to a work permit being granted.

“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. He will be a great addition to our squad and we look forward to welcoming our first Mexican player in the summer,” Sir Alex told manutd.com.

“We are equally excited to play our first game in Mexico, opening the magnificent new Chivas Stadium in July.”