Los Angeles Galaxy v Los Angeles FC - Western Conference Semifinals
#4. Javier Hernandez
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Los Angeles Galaxy introduce Javier Chicharito Hernandez
Javier Hernandez swapped La Liga for Major League Soccer earlier this month and joined Los Angeles Galaxy after leaving Sevilla. LA Galaxy snapped up the Mexican for a reported fee of €8.5 million.
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Chicharito embarked on the season with West Ham United in the Premier League and even played two games for the Hammers before sealing a move to Spain. His time in Spain was not as fruitful as he expected it to be as he scored just three goals for Los Nervionenses in all competitions. Following the footsteps of fellow Mexican Carlos Vela, the former Manchester United star signed for the MLS club to revive his lost touch.
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Chicharito had a good 18/19 season with the Hammers but struggled to replicate his form for the Spanish side. But the player seems eager to announce himself to his new club in style and become a contender for the MLS Golden Boot.
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