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Javier Hernandez to Bayer Leverkusen: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, bringing to a close a five-year spell for the Mexican at Old Trafford.

United's official site confirmed the deal:

Javier Hernandez has completed a permanent move to Bayer Leverkusen. We wish him all the best for the future. #mufc pic.twitter.com/uGUMobMLzW

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 31, 2015

ESPN FC's Richard Jolly suggests the fee is reportedly £8.75 million. That's not a bad return for a player United boss Louis van Gaal clearly has no faith in.