Beckham Begs - Prefers to stay with AC Milan - Not to Return to L.A. Galaxy
David Beckham said he wants to make his move to AC Milan from the Los Angeles Galaxy permanent.
The England midfielders three-month loan to the Italian soccer club ends March 9 and Milan has said it wants to keep him at the San Siro stadium.
I have expressed my desire to stay at AC Milan now and its just down to Milan and Galaxy to come to an agreement, Beckham said in comments broadcast by Sky Sports. I have enjoyed my time here. I knew I would enjoy it, but I didnt expect to enjoy it as much and do as well as I have.
The 33-year-old player joined Milan last month to stay in shape during the U.S. soccer offseason. Hes scored two goals in five appearances for the team known as the Rossoneri. The Major League Soccer season begins on March 22.
At the moment Im still a Galaxy player, Beckham said after an exhibition match last night against Glasgow Rangers. Its out of my hands. Ive said what my feelings are to both clubs and now its down to them to come to an agreement.
Beckham joined the Galaxy from Real Madrid in 2007. He earns $5.5 million a year and the five-year contract could be worth as much as $250 million with endorsements and profit- sharing, according to the Galaxy.
Galaxy spokesman Justin Pearson said in a telephone interview that the team was practicing and wouldnt have any comment until coach and general manager Bruce Arena sees Beckhams quotes.
Beckham hopes being back with a top-class European team will improve his chances of playing for England in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
"To be given the chance again to play at this level at my age is pretty incredible and I've enjoyed it so much I would like to continue it," he said.
