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

7. Leeds keen on Yokuslu
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Celta Vigo midfielder Okay Yokuslu. The midfielder was on loan at West Brom during the second half of this season and it appears that his performances have caught the attention of the Whites. (Faro de Vigo) (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Photo: Shaun Botterill

8. United prepare Rice bid
Manchester United are preparing to test West Ham's resolve with a £70 million bid for Declan Rice this summer. (Evening Standard) (Photo by Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

9. Whites in race for Moreno
Norwich City have entered the race to sign América de Cali attacker Santiago Moreno with the Canaries eyeing him up as a potential replacement for Emiliano Buendia. Leeds United and Rangers are also keen. (Football Insider) (Photo by Ricardo Maldonado-Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool