Thursday 11 January 2007

BECKHAM AGREES TO LA GALAXY MOVE - CONFIRMED

David Beckham will leave Real Madrid and join Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old former England captain will sign a five-year deal, reportedly worth £128m.



Beckham told Reuters: "This week Real asked me to make a decision regarding their offer to extend my contract.

"After considering several options to stay in Madrid or join other major British and European teams, I have decided to join LA Galaxy."

"I am proud to have played for two of the biggest clubs (Man Utd and Real Madrid) in football and I look forward to the new challenge of growing the world's most popular game in a country that is as passionate about its sport as my own.

Source BBC Sport news

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