Beckham set to rejoin Milan

October 27, 2009

David Beckham is set to give his World Cup hopes a considerable boost by rejoining AC Milan on loan in January.

The former England captain received rave reviews for his performances in Serie A last season and a repeat of his previous loan spell could make him an integral part of yet another football World Cup squad.

There had been doubts as to whether Beckham’s parent club, LA Galaxy, would allow the move, after the midfielder’s commitment to his parent club had been called into question by both fans and team-mates. However, Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani said that the deal will now definitely go through.

Galliani told Italy’s Sky TV: “It’s 100% certain. The only thing missing is the signatures, the agreement is done.”

Beckham is yet to comment on Galliani’s claims but is likely to welcome the announcement. After England’s recent win over Belarus, he said of the deal: “I don’t see why it isn’t going to happen. I always wanted to go back.”

The news will also be greeted warmly by England boss Fabio Capello, who will now get to see Beckham put through his paces against a higher standard of opposition.

Capello used the 34 year old mainly as a substitute during England’s successful World Cup qualification campaign but should Beckham once again prove his quality, he may just come into the first team reckoning, especially as no other player has made the right wing position their own.

Aaron Lennon, Theo Walcott and Shaun Wright-Phillips are amongst the players to have been given a run out in that position but as of yet, no clear favourite has emerged to fill the role.

With vast international experience to call upon and a spell at one of Europe’s biggest clubs in the offing, Capello may just decide that the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star is the man to take his team to the next level.

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