Manchester: Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has signed a new five-year contract at Old Trafford, which will see the Mexico international join the top earners at the club.
The 23-year-old bagged 20 goals in his debut Premier League season after arriving from Chivas Guadalajara last year and becomes the 13th player to sign an extension in the past 12 months at Old Trafford.
The striker had been linked with a move to Real Madrid during the summer but Hernandez's agent maintains his client was likely to remain at United following a promising first term and will now receive a salary on a similar level to that of Nani and Wayne Rooney.
"We have renegotiated Javier's contract and he is now committed for five years with Manchester United," said Hernandez's agent, Eduardo Hernandez.
"The initial contract was good for Manchester and for Javier because it enabled them 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.
"I will not talk about numbers, but it is a five-year contract. It is a fixed salary with incentives based on the team's success in each of the different tournaments.
"Javier was not badly paid with his initial contract, but it was his first contract and, with respect, not comparable with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Nani. But today I can say that the contract has just been signed and everyone is satisfied.
"It was never likely that Javier would leave. Talks began some time ago and United came up with a very good offer and I have nothing but praise for the way they have recognised Javier's performances."
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