The long-rumored deal is now official with the LA Galaxy announcing on Tuesday signing of Mexican legend Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez from Sevilla in La Liga.
The 31-year-old forward, Mexico’s all-time leading scorer, signed a Designated Player contract with the club.
“Javier has consistently scored goals in top leagues throughout the world and has been his country’s most successful player over the last decade,” LA Galaxy general manager Dennis te Kloese said in a statement. “He is a competitor who has proven success at the highest level and has scored the most goals ever of one of the best teams in Concacaf.