Beckham switches focus to MLS season

LOS ANGELES, Feb 25 (AFP): David Beckham finally reported to the Los Angeles Galaxy's training camp Thursday to begin what is expected to be his final season in Major League Soccer. Beckham, whose contract expires in November, spent the past six weeks training with English side Tottenham but says he is now shifting his focus to helping the Galaxy get off to a good start this season. "I could have been sitting on a beach somewhere, which obviously was an option," said Beckham Thursday. "I am happy to be back and I am happy to see some sun. "I only missed a few weeks with the lads here but it was important for my fitness that I continue with my (training) level there and come back fitter than I was last season." Due to injuries and commitments overseas, Beckham played just seven games with the southern California team last season. On Thursday, both he and Galaxy coach Bruce Arena downplayed reports that Beckham had been trying to work out a loan agreement with Tottenham. "It is like I have been saying all along, David will be back and play for the Galaxy," Arena said. "We never thought he wasn't going to be back." Beckham said he went to Tottenham to get a head-start on training for the MLS season and to compete with players at Premier League level.