Sir Alex Ferguson Pays Emotional Tribute to Javier Hernandez as He Returns to Boyhood Club Chivas
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson couldn’t hold back with his praise for ex-Red Devils striker Javier Hernandez after the Mexican star made a return to his boyhood club Chivas. ‘Chicharito’ gained a cult hero status during his six-season stint at Old Trafford and was welcomed with open arms when he was unveiled by the Liga MX team on Wednesday.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Heartfelt Message to Chicharito
In a touching video message, Sir Alex thanked Hernandez for his contributions during his time at Manchester United and expressed his joy at the player’s return to his roots. Sir Alex said, “Chicharito, it’s your old boss here. First of all, I want to congratulate you on your return to your old club, back to Mexico where it all started. Thank you for your fantastic career and all the great memories you have given us. I believe you have an excellent opportunity to pass on your valuable experience to the players at your former club.”
He also showed his appreciation for how well the striker performed during his time at United and wished that Hernandez continues to achieve great success both personally and professionally.
Chicharito’s Response to Sir Alex
Responding to Sir Alex’s gratitude, Hernandez took to his Twitter account and said: “Boss, there’s no words to describe how much you mean to me. Being able to say I was one of your players is one of my biggest achievements. THANK YOU!”
He also thanked his fans and expressed his undying love for Manchester United, stating, “Once a red, always a red.”
A Proud Record at Manchester United and Beyond
During his tenure under Ferguson, Hernandez bagged two Premier League titles and amassed 109 caps for the Mexican national team. His depart urefrom Old Trafford in 2015 marked the beginning of an eventful journey via clubs like Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid, West Ham, Sevilla, and LA Galaxy. His return to Chivas now completes a full circle as he signed with the club 14 years after leaving it for Manchester United.
Hernandez’s return to the Liga MX outfit evokes feelings of nostalgia, and fans are hoping that he will be able to share his experience and inspire the current generation of players at Chivas.
We hope that Chicharito’s homecoming brings a new chapter of success in his already illustrious career. Sir Alex Ferguson’s emotional message and the overwhelming responses from the football fraternity only reaffirm the lasting impact that Chicharito has had on the beautiful game.