The pair both featured in Sunday's final day victory over West Brom last weekend, and will now seek fresh opportunities elsewhere this summer.
And now that the dust has settled, Hernandez has delivered a heartfelt reflection on his time in Yorkshire, and the Whites’ recent success.
"We have done the most important thing," said Hernandez, speaking to LUTV.
"After promotion, I think in the first year, we showed that these players and this squad had the right level to compete in the Premier League against everybody and this is the first step.
"I think the second step is to consolidate this and start to think bigger and start to think of the next step and try to improve next year.
"I hope that this happens in the future and I know that with these players and these people in the dressing room it's easy to achieve.
"Hopefully from now I support Leeds from Spain or from wherever I am, from the TV with a different sight of the screen.
"I will try to give all my support to the players and the club."
Speaking about his relationship with his Elland Road teammates, he added: “I leave this club like a friend and they know they have a friend and a family here for the rest of my life and in Spain, in Castellon, they have a family.”
We’ve gathered the best of today's Premier League transfer speculation below...

. LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: A general view of Empty Stands as Leeds go close during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Burnley at Elland Road on December 27, 2020 in Leeds, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images)
Elland Road. (Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

. BENEVENTO, ITALY - MAY 16: Simy Nwankwo of F.C. Crotone battles for possession with Gaetano Letizia of Benevento Calcio during the Serie A match between Benevento Calcio and FC Crotone at Stadio Ciro Vigorito on May 16, 2021 in Benevento, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, simply known as Simy, is on the radar of Brighton & Hove Albion for the summer transfer window. £6 million could be enough to sign the Nigeria international. (Tutto Mercato Web) . (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Photo: Francesco Pecoraro

1. BENEVENTO, ITALY - MAY 16: Simy Nwankwo of F.C. Crotone battles for possession with Gaetano Letizia of Benevento Calcio during the Serie A match between Benevento Calcio and FC Crotone at Stadio Ciro Vigorito on May 16, 2021 in Benevento, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, simply known as Simy, is on the radar of Brighton & Hove Albion for the summer transfer window. £6 million could be enough to sign the Nigeria international. (Tutto Mercato Web) . (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Photo: Francesco Pecoraro

2. Toon not in for Willems
Newcastle United will not sanction a move for Jetro Willems this summer. (Football Insider) (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol

3. Burnley ask about Phillips
Burnley are interested in signing Liverpool's Nat Phillips as they look to improve their defence. The Clarets have already enquired about the centre-back's availability this summer. (The Sun) (Photo by Paul Ellis - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

4. Magpies eye up Tavares
Newcastle United have made an enquiry for the Benfica defender Nuno Tavares. The 21-year-old defender could be available for a fee of around £12.8 million and the likes of Brighton and Southampton are keen on the player as well. (O Jogo) (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) Photo: Milos Bicanski

5. Foxes set to reignite Tarkowski pursuit
Leicester City could make a move for Burnley defender James Tarkowski once again this summer, having targeted him for the past two years. (Rob Tanner) (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

6. Hammers back in for Caleta-Car
West Ham could reignite their interest in Duje Caleta-Car this summer. (The Athletic) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT