Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez 'signs for LA Galaxy in £7m deal and his contract could make Mexican the highest-paid player in MLS'

  • La Galaxy are paying the La Liga outfit £7million to sign Javier Hernandez
  • The Mexico international will be given a three-year deal filled with incentives
  • That contract could take him past the highest paid players in the division
  • Carlos Vela and Jozy Altidore earn £4.8million a year whilst playing in the MLS

Javier Hernandez could become the highest-paid player in the MLS when he completes his move to LA Galaxy from Sevilla.

According to Sports Illustrated, the American side are paying the La Liga outfit £7million to sign the Mexico international.

Hernandez will be given a three-year deal filled with incentives which could take him past the highest paid players in the division, Carlos Vela and Jozy Altidore, who earn £4.8million a year.  

Javier Hernandez could become the highest-paid player in the MLS when he joins La Galaxy

Javier Hernandez could become the highest-paid player in the MLS when he joins La Galaxy

Hernandez has struggled for game time with Sevilla since joining them last summer

Hernandez has struggled for game time with Sevilla since joining them last summer 

Signing the former Manchester United man would be a 'good deal' for Galaxy, according to the club's manager Dennis te Kloese. 


While it is reported that the 31-year-old is happy in Seville and has a good relationship with manager Julen Lopetegui, he is thought to want to play more.

And according to Spanish outlet MARCA, te Kloese and Galaxy are serious about signing the Mexican.

'We are going to try seriously to sign him, it would be a good deal for us,' te Kloese said, in relation to the Mexican international. 

Hernandez has previously admitted that playing in MLS would be something that appeals to him in the future.

Hernandez, pictured playing for United in 2013, has made just 14 appearances for Sevilla

Hernandez, pictured playing for United in 2013, has made just 14 appearances for Sevilla

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