Javier Hernandez has provided a boost to the Bundesliga club with his goal-scoring prowess and visibility in the North American market.
LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Javier Hernandez surfaced on Bayer Leverkusen's radar several years ago. As a prolific poacher, "Chicharito" offered on-the-field value. The gateway he provided into the Mexican market certainly didn't hurt either.
Yet the same attributes that made him such an appealing target for Leverkusen also kept the Manchester United striker from being Bundesliga-bound.
"As Bayer Leverkusen, we have to be honest enough to say we have no chance at all," chairman Michael Schade said.