I only know my new Man United team-mates from PlayStation games, admits Javier Hernandez
Published 22:45 20/05/10 By David McDonnell
Javier Hernandez cannot wait to turn fantasy into reality and meet the Manchester United team-mates he knows only from his PlayStation.
United fans will get a first glimpse of their new £10million signing in action when Mexico striker Hernandez faces England in a World Cup warm-up game at Wembley on Monday.
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Hernandez will come up against United colleagues Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand for the first time, after revealing his only previous encounter with them was on a video game.
"Suddenly I'm going to be playing with the players I know from PlayStation and television," said Hernandez.
"I'm living a dream and I thank God I'm living it. I got goose-bumps when I realised I would be joining Manchester United.
"These are the things that you dream about. I longed for a move to Europe when I was a kid watching lots of football on television.
"I'm just full of gratitude to those who helped me accomplish this."
Hernandez, who scored 29 goals in 73 appearances for Chivas Guadalajara, will join United on July 1 and make his first appearance on their pre-season tour of the US and Canada.
The 21-year-old got his first taste of life at Old Trafford last month when he was invited to watch the second leg of United's Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.
Although the occasion was marred by United's shock exit when they blew a 3-0 lead on the night to go out on away goals, Hernandez said Fergie was the perfect host.
"Ferguson wanted to meet with us so me and my family went to have lunch with him," said Hernandez.
"I know why he's been able to be so successful because he's just a really straightforward person.
"He's an extraordinary man. He makes such an impact on you and it's not just because of his accomplishments but because of the kind of person he is.
"We talked about football, he told us a few stories, but otherwise we did not talk about much. He just wanted to meet my family and me and get to know us a bit.
"I was at the Munich game and I think the whole atmosphere, the way the fans express themselves, the way the country lives for football, it's very hard to describe.
"I just wanted to jump on the pitch and start playing. The support is amazing, whether the team is wining or losing, and the quality of the players and the Premier League is well known.
"Football in England is more developed than in Mexico and the culture of the country means that the football is more about playing fair and honestly.
"Everyone is doing their best to make sure you get good football on the pitch. I like that way of thinking."
