Beckham to finish at Galaxy

David Beckham will finish his playing career in America after signing a new two-year deal with LA Galaxy.

The soccer betting in the US had linked the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan star with a move to Paris St Germain after his Galaxy contract expired at the end of December.

However, he decided against a move back to Europe and is determined to win more silverware in the MLS.

"I've seen first hand how popular soccer is now in the States and I'm as committed as ever to growing the game here,'' Beckham said.

"My family and I are incredibly happy and settled in America and we look forward to spending many more years here.''

The 36-year-old helped Galaxy lift the MLS Cup last season, his first trophy since he joined the club from Real Madrid in 2007. Beckham will be hoping his decision doesn’t impact his chances of competing for Great Britain in the London Olympics.

Galaxy coach Bruce Arena was delighted with Beckham’s decision. He said: "I felt that he was one of the best players in all of MLS last season and we could not have achieved the success that we did without him.

"We look forward to trying to replicate that success this season with David once again in a Galaxy uniform.''
The former England skipper has previously stated he would like to be involved in the running of an American club when his career comes to an end.

Beckham has come a long way since coming through the ranks at Manchester United in the mid-1990s. You get the sense he isn’t done yet. He has his sights firmly set on a place in the Great Britain squad for the summer games and the chance to play live football at Wembley once more.