'Chicharito' headed to Real Madrid on loan from Man United

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez will play for Real Madrid on loan after the team agreed to terms with Manchester United for the Mexican striker on Sunday.

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez will play for Real Madrid on loan after the team agreed to terms with Manchester United for the Mexican striker, Real Madrid announced Monday.

The 26-year-old has been mostly stuck on the bench for United under new manager Louis van Gaal, playing only 45 minutes in Premier League play this season.

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He has scored 37 goals for United since joining the team in 2010, including nine goals last year. He played for Guadalajara from 2006-10.

Real Madrid views Chicharito as a strong backup for French striker Karim Benzema.

Manchester United drew 0-0 with Burnley this weekend, while Real Madrid fell 4-2 to Real Sociedad. 

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