 Hernández moved to Premier League side Swansea City on 31 August 2012, for three years and a club-record fee of £5.55 million.He scored his first official goal against Wigan Athletic on 20 October, helping to a 2–1 home win.Hernández netted his second goal for the Swans on 3 November, scoring a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw against Chelsea at the Liberty Stadium.