Striker Javier Hernandez has revealed that his reason for joining Bayer Leverkusen is because the German club made him feel "important and happy" again.
The Mexican sealed a £7.3m move to the BayArena on Monday after being deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester United under Louis van Gaal.
This time last year the Dutch manager sanctioned his loan move to Real Madrid, with the Spanish club ultimately electing against a permanent deal for the 27-year-old.
"I want to go back to feeling important and happy. I want to find happiness," Hernandez told Leverkusen's official website.
"Bayer made me feel important and loved and coming here was not a difficult decision to make. They made me feel wanted.
"I want to help and achieve important things. I have felt very loved. I hope to accomplish things in my head and in my heart."
Hernandez, who signed a three-year deal with the Germans, joined the Red Devils in 2010.
Shane Callaghan
