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DONE DEAL: Leganes sign Real Madrid defender Javi Hernandez

Leganes have completed the signing of Real Madrid defender Javi Hernandez.

Marca says the 22-year-old, who can play both as at centre-back or as a left-back, has joined the Pepineros for the next four seasons.

Hernandez has already trained with his new team, after passing his medical and he will be officially presented in the coming days.

Born in Jerez de la Frontera, he joined Sevilla's academy before moving to Real Madrid.

He made his debut for Los Blancos' youth side in the UEFA Youth League in 2016/17 and debuted in the Segunda B the following year.

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