Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has suggested he would like to sign for Real Madrid on a permanent basis, if reports by Spanish newspaper Marca are to be believed.
The 27-year-old spent last season on-loan at Madrid, being given limited minutes and essentially being used as a bit-part player for most of Real's stuttering 2014-15 campaign.
Lasting impression
Towards the end of the season, however, he did prove useful to Carlo Ancelotti's side, notching a dramatic late winner against rivals Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg - and ultimately he seven goals and contributed four assists in just 859 minutes of on-field time.
Hernandez needs more minutes
The front page of Marca now carries a quote from Chicarito which suggests he would like to stay in Spain, but with one caveat: he needs more minutes on the field. "I want to stay in Madrid provided I get playing time," it reads - a plea to new manager Rafa Benetiez to include him in his plans.
Chicarito managed to make 33 appearances for Los Blancos last season, but just 12 of them came from the start - and it seems unlikely that the Mexico international will be given the assurances he needs with the wealth of talent at Madrid's disposal.
