Chicharito Hernández admits Chivas exit made him lose passion for football Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández revealed that his last stint with Guadalajara Chivas was so draining that he considered retiring from football. The 38-year-old striker, now with Atlético Dallas, explained that his sabbatical year wasn't due to physical reasons but rather the lack of motivation left by his time at the club. League standing: 11th in Liga MX, 3 pts, 1W-0D-1L from 2 games, recent form WL. ## Why didn't Chicharito retire? According to the former Chivas player, the new project in the USL Championship rekindled his passion for competing. After his break, he analyzed what he wanted in his career and found in Atlético Dallas an opportunity to rebuild his love for football. ## Chicharito's emotional bond with football Hernández emphasized that his love for football led him to reject the idea of retirement. Now, at 38, he focuses on sharing his experience from teams like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Chivas to boost football growth in Dallas. ## What's next for Chicharito in Atlético Dallas? Although Atlético Dallas will officially debut in 2027, Chicharito has already started working on the project. He signed a two-year contract with an option for a third, and his next challenge will be helping to build a football identity in the team.