
Soccer Hunk David Beckham to the US
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Expect to see a lot more
of British soccer player and super hottie David Beckham in the years to
come. The popular sports hunk is leaving Spanish club Real Madrid and
joining the Los Angeles Galaxy, in a five year deal estimated worth $250
million.
Beckham, the former English captain who also starred for Manchester
United, will join the Galaxy after his contract with Real Madrid expires
on June 30. Los Angeles opens its season April 8 in Houston.
“I
am proud to have played for two of the biggest clubs 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,” he
said in a statement released Thursday.
The move was announced following the end of talks on extending the
31-year-old English midfielder’s contract with the Spanish club. MLS
recently changed its rules on salary caps, clearing the way for Beckham
to sign a lucrative deal. British news reports put the Galaxy deal at
$250 million.
“This week, Real Madrid asked me to make a decision regarding my future
and the offer to extend my contract by a further two seasons,” Beckham
said in the statement. “After discussing several options with my family
and advisers to either stay here at Madrid or join other major British
and European clubs, I have decided to join the Los Angeles Galaxy and
play in the MLS from August this year.”
Beckham became an International superstar when playing for UK club
Manchester United and marrying former Spice Girl Victoria. He has become
a worldwide style innovator and has appeared in numerous fashion
magazines. He is also extremely popular in the gay community and has
said that he enjoys being a gay icon.
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