The Leeds United winger turns 34 in April.
Pablo Hernandez is already thinking about life after his time as a Leeds United player.
Hernandez will be 35 by the time his Leeds contract expires at the end of next season – an age at which many professionals have already hung their boots.
But while there is no date yet for the Spaniard’s retirement, he is very clear about what he wants to do once it is confirmed.
Speaking via the Yorkshire Evening Post on Thursday, Hernandez said: “Of course my idea is this (to go into coaching). I learn a lot with Marcelo (Bielsa, the Leeds head coach).
“In my career I have had a lot of managers and I try to take the good things from each. I am 33 – 34 next year – and I always say the same; I know I have a lot of experience but I know I can learn and I know I can improve.”
Given his recent form, Leeds fans will hope that Hernandez can continue for some time yet.
The former Spain winger has scored or assisted eight goals in nine games this season, and been on the losing side just once in that time.
Leeds won just two of the fixtures he missed between the end of August and mid-October, but returned to the top of the Championship standings on Sunday.
For how long can Hernandez keep going at Leeds?
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