Beckham aiming to be back in Milan by the start of 2010

Published on Monday 9 March 2009 22:40

ENGLAND midfielder David Beckham fully expects to play for AC Milan next year.

Beckham's short-term loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy has ended but the Serie A club confirmed they had secured his services for the remainder of this season.

Beckham has a clause in his Galaxy contract that will allow him to pull out of that deal in November – two years before the contract ends.

"I would like to end this tournament helping Milan qualify for the Champions League, which is in the club's DNA," Beckham said. "Milan belongs to the Champions League. And I also hope to be a part of it myself. People ask how I will be able to play at Milan and in Galaxy. I have never feared work, and then I will have a long four-week holiday and another break in December.

"Therefore, when I return (to Milan) in January, I will be in top form. This is why the agreement is perfect."

AC Milan club administrator Adriano Galliani praised Beckham for his willingness to give up a "mountain of money" to stay at the club.

"All players express their affection for a club, but few have showed it in a tangible manner by renouncing a mountain of money. Beckham is one of these," said Galliani.