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 said: "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."The £128m deal is understood to comprise his salary, existing sponsorship contracts, merchandising shirt sales and a share of the club profits.In a statement, Beckham continued: "I would like to thank the supporters and people of Madrid who have made my family and I feel so welcome in my time here, making this an extremely difficult decision to make. I am proud to have played for two of the biggest clubs in footballDavid Beckham
He's won the FA Cup, Premiership, Champions League, been England captain and played for two of the best sides in the world - if he wants to go and play in America, I don't blame him
lol yup, the man hadda consider he retirement $$$, so if he wants to chase down the almighty dollar, so be it...
t was recently announced that David Beckham had signed a five-year contract with the LA Galaxy soccer team, so that he can finish up his career in the United States. And now it has been revealed that as a stipulation in his contract, Beckham will be offered the opportunity to own a MLS soccer team when his contract is up.Sources reveal that Beckham wants to leave a legacy in the US, long after his playing career is over with. Beckham is determined to put American soccer on the map, and having his name associated with a team could do wonders. He's already convinced Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo to join him in the MLS next season. Ronaldo will be joining the New York Red Bulls in the summer, and another European footballer, Luis Figo, is arranging a move to the MLS.Beckham's involvement with the MLS and move to LA has already gained interest in the sport, and raised the profile of the league. It is rumored that league chiefs are investigating the number of "designated" players allowed to two per team. As it currently stands, MLS teams are allowed to sign one "superstar" each. But now they are thinking that they may be able to increase intrest if they can steal away some players from Europe.A team could be set up for Beckham at the end of his contract if the league decides to create a new franchise. This has been done before, when the team Chivas USA were formed to appeal to Mexican immigrants.
