Hernandez commits to Manchester United by penning improved five-year deal
By Ian Ladyman
Last updated at 10:50 PM on 12th October 2011
Javier Hernandez has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United worth in the region of £80,000 a week, his agent has revealed.
Eduardo Hernandez said: ‘We have renegotiated Javier’s contract and he is committed for five years to Manchester United. The initial contract was good for both Javier and the club because it enabled both to see if they could fit together and if he could achieve what was expected of him.
‘Both sides have met their expectations and United were happy to reward Javier after his very good performances last season.
New deal: Manchester United have moved swiftly to offer Javier Hernandez an improved contract
‘United came up with a very good offer and I have nothing but praise for the way they have recognised Javier’s performances.
‘I will not talk about numbers (wages), but it is a five-year contract.’
The fact that United were so keen to renegotiate Hernandez’s contract says everything for the impact the 23-year-old Mexico striker has had since he was signed as a virtual unknown prior to the 2010 World Cup.
Hernandez, known as Chicharito, or Little Pea, scored 20 goals in his debut season at United and has scored twice this term, even though injury has restricted his appearances.
Settled in: Hernandez (right) had a sensational first season at Old Trafford
Having arrived on a basic contract of £25,000 a week, the player has moved up the pay scale to join senior professionals such as Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra and captain Nemanja Vidic.
His agent added: ‘This is a fixed salary with incentives based on the team’s success in each of the tournaments. We are very happy to reach an agreement with United.
‘Javier was not badly paid with his initial contract, but it was his first one and, with respect, not comparable with the likes of Wayne Rooney and
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