Beckham to extend AC Milan stay
Saturday, 7 March 2009
David Beckham will stay at AC Milan until the end of the season after a 'timeshare' deal was finally agreed with Los Angeles Galaxy, reports BBC.
The 33-year-old former England captain will then rejoin LA Galaxy for several months, before returning to Milan at the end of the year.
Beckham was scheduled to return to Galaxy on March 9, but wants to make a permanent move to the San Siro.
It is understood he has agreed a salary cut to ensure the move goes ahead.
The only issue that has yet to be settled is Beckham's position at the end of next season - under the arrangement he will only be on loan at Milan until then.
However, under his current deal, Beckham does have an escape clause which comes into effect in November, halfway through the term, though he would have to pay hefty compensation to exercise it.
The 33-year-old former England captain will then rejoin LA Galaxy for several months, before returning to Milan at the end of the year.
Beckham was scheduled to return to Galaxy on March 9, but wants to make a permanent move to the San Siro.
It is understood he has agreed a salary cut to ensure the move goes ahead.
The only issue that has yet to be settled is Beckham's position at the end of next season - under the arrangement he will only be on loan at Milan until then.
However, under his current deal, Beckham does have an escape clause which comes into effect in November, halfway through the term, though he would have to pay hefty compensation to exercise it.