Javier Hernandez completes £16m move to West Ham becoming the highest-paid player in the club’s history
Mexican returns to England from Bayer Leverkusen after passing his medical ahead of a switch to the London Stadium
WEST HAM have announced the £16million signing of Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen.
The former Manchester United striker has become the highest-paid player in the Hammers' history as he is pocketing £140,000-a-week on a three-year deal.
“For me, the Premier League is the best league in the world and when the opportunity came, I was desperate to sign for this club.
“It was not a difficult decision. West Ham is an historic club, and very ambitious – this summer you can see with the players signed that they are looking to have a very good season.
“I’ve had three fantastic years playing in Spain and Germany, but England was really the first big chapter in my career and I am so happy to be back.
“I am desperate for the season to start and to help the team achieve all their objectives.”
Hernandez scored 34 times in his two seasons in Germany - which saw him net in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
Following his arrival, it is expected young forward Ashley Fletcher will go out on loan as he falls further down the pecking order.
While Hammers flop Sofiane Feghouli also looks set to leave this summer with Stade Rennais and Galatasaray both pursuing his signature.