Man United hero Javier Hernandez launches surprise new venture after failing to find club

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Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is trying his hand as a Tik Tok chef after leaving Guadalajara at the end of 2025.Chicharito returned to Mexican outfit Guadalajara in January 2024, penning a two-year deal with his former side.Hernandez is fondly remembered at Old TraffordAFPHowever, the striker endured a disappointing return to the Goats, scoring just two league goals during his time back at the Estadio Akron.As such, both player and club parted ways in December 2025 after Guadalajara opted against renewing the striker’s contract.And having failed to secure a move to a new side since his exit at the end of 2025, Chicharito has started a new venture as a TikTok chef.The 37-year-old has shown off his culinary skills to his 7.2 million followers on the social media platform.In the clip, which is two minutes and 38 seconds long, the former striker shows how he creates ‘El Chicharito sandwich’.Chicharito proceeds to fry some beef, chop up veg and make his own pesto sauce before tucking into his sandwich at the end.The video, which has since amassed over four million views, has also received over 4000 comments.“Am I high?” one user wrote, while another stated: “*scratches eyes* Chicharito???”A third added: “I swear this is AI.” A fourth went on to post: “It’s Chicharito, I watched the whole thing.”Hernandez completed his switch to Manchester United back in 2010, moving to Old Trafford from Guadalajara. @chicha14_ El chicharito sandwich! (Receta no tan secreta) ♬ original sound – Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Hernandez has swapped the football pitch for the kitchen in what appears to be a new career venturewww.tiktok.com/@chicha14_During his time with United, the forward forged a super-sub reputation, scoring 14 Premier League goals off the bench during his five years at the club, more than any other player over the same period.The Mexican hitman then spent a season on loan with La Liga giants Real Madrid before departing for German side Bayer Leverkusen.Chicharito would then return to the Premier League with West Ham in 2017, spending two years in east London before a move Spanish side Sevilla.The ex-United man spent just six months in Seville, ultimately jetting stateside in 2020, spending four years with LA Galaxy up until his return to Guadalajara in 2024.