Topics: Javier Hernandez, Chicharito, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Manchester United, Louis Van Gaal, English Premier League
The Mexican striker signed a three-year contract with the German club. He claims to feel happy and important again in his new team.

Javier Hernandez has officially started his new adventure with Bayer Leverkusen. The Mexican striker trained with the team shortly after his official presentation to the media in a press conference. After many rumours, Chicharito is ready to join a new team leaving his problems with Manchester United behind.

“I want to go back to feeling important and happy. I want to find happiness. Bayer made me feel important and loved and coming here was not a difficult decision to make. They made me feel wanted,” Hernandez said.

WATCH: Images from Chicharito's first practice with Bayer

CH14 scored nine goals in his most recent stint with Real Madrid, a club to which he was loaned by Manchester United. While he spent most of his time on the bench, it was towards the end of the season where he became an important player in the scheme of Carlo Ancelotti. 

"I want to help and achieve important things. I have felt very loved," Chicharito added.

The 27-year old player did not have much sleep over the past few months. His future was uncertain ever since Real Madrid decided they would not buy him at the end of last season. His collarbone injury before the Gold Cup made things worst and missing a penalty against Club Brugge was his sign towards the exit of Man United.

Javier Hernandez had to sacrifice wearing number 14 in his jersey. In Bayer Leverkusen, Admir Mehemedi has already claimed that number. Javier will most likely have to travel back to the United States to join the Mexican National Team for their games against Trinidad & Tobago and Argentina. 

WATCH: Javier showcases his new jersey to his fans

His first game with Bayer Leverkusen could be against Darmstadt 98 on September 12 after the international break. The last Mexican player to wear Bayer's jersey was Andres Guardado, his teammate with the national team and also from Jalisco. Guardado did not played just one season with the team that hosts their games at BayArena.