David Beckham and Co. to Stay at AC Milan
It’s finally been decided! The long discussion of David Beckham’s future has at last been settled between the LA Galaxy and AC Milan, and they’ve chosen to both have him. For a loan extension which both Milan and Beckham paid for, the LA Galaxy have let the right midfielder stay in Milan until the end of the Serie A season, which ends in May, and the MLS club will have him for the remainder of their season after that.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Beckham reiterated his relief of staying with the Milanese club. “I’m glad it’s all over and we can move on and I can continue to enjoy my time here,” he stated. “I knew it would happen eventually. I think I’ve surprised myself with certain aspects of being here,” he stated. “I knew I’d get on with the players. There are no egos. I was really welcomed and settled easily. On the field I enjoyed playing. To start the games has been incredible. I’ve enjoyed every aspect of my stay.” When asked about the money he had to pitch in for the deal, he calmly stated, “There’s been certain things that I’ve had to do to stay in Milan and make myself available. To be honest, I didn’t even think about it. I just wanted to play football here. People may turn round and say that’s easy for you to say, but all through my career it hasn’t been about the money, I’ve always wanted to play football. Playing for a club like this, money does not come into it. I’m looking forward to returning to L.A. I’ve been there for two years but I know what I need to do to make myself available for the 2010 World Cup. I would never consider international retirement. I love my country,” he ended.
So, in hopes to keep his World Cup hopes alive, the 33 year old has taken the option which sees him stay in a more competetive league, and at a more rigorous club, hoping Fabio Capello will see to it that Beckham will feature in the English XI. Whatever the case, Beckham is staying at Milan until the end of the season, and with the trade, the drama around him will die as well, much to the relief of all soccer fans across the globe.
Beckham and his signature cleats, the Adidas DB Predator Climacool, will be staying with Milan until the Serie A season ends, and will then return back to the LA Galaxy for the remainder of the MLS season.
