The 22-year-old signed a deal to move to Old Trafford from Guadalajara in April as a relative unknown on these shores, but his impact at this summer's World Cup for Mexico quickly put his name in the spotlight.
Despite not being a regular starter so far under Sir Alex Ferguson, Hernandez has demonstrated his potential, scoring goals against Chelsea, Valencia and West Brom this season.
Now, with Wayne Rooney out injured for the Red Devils, Hernandez is likely to be given a start against Stoke on Sunday to further demonstrate his ability.
"United's interest in me came as a complete surprise," he told the Sun.
"Initially, I believed it to be pure rumour but now I am here.
"Even when I signed the deal, I was still worried about the question hanging over my work permit.
"At any given moment I could have gone on loan to another European club instead. But United worked the situation very well.
"And though it is complicated to make an early impression at a big club like United, plus it is not easy to adapt to a new country, United helped me through.
"Many people thought Spain or Italy would offer me my best chance in Europe.
"But my dream was to play for United and win the Premier League."
"I am a rookie in the Premier League. But I am happy so far with my start, my goals and my work-rate.
"United have enormous options up front but Alex Ferguson has given me chances and I'm grateful for that.
"He is a coach with very clear ideas. From the first day he spoke with me and explained what he wanted.
"He insisted there was no need for me to feel anxious or nervous. I think I am fulfilling what he wants.
In what has been an astonishing week at United, with Wayne Rooney first announcing he would be leaving the club and then performing a U-turn to sign a new five-year deal, Hernandez admitted that it would have been a major blow to lose him.
"Wayne spoke with the veterans of the dressing room. The situation came as a surprise to me, so I'm just glad he is staying. Had he gone, it would have been bad news for us," he added.
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