Report - Beckham digs deep to seal Milan move
David Beckham has hailed his special dual contract with AC Milan and LA Galaxy as a "dream deal".
The 33-year-old former England captain confirmed he would stay on loan at the Italian giants until the end of the season before returning to America.
Beckham said: "I'm really grateful to the LA Galaxy and AC Milan for making this dream deal happen."
He will continue to develop the game in the United States saying: "This is something I am passionate about."
Beckham was scheduled to return to Galaxy on 9 March, but wanted to make a permanent move to the San Siro.
However the so-called timeshare deal means he will play for both.
Details on whether he will come back to Milan at the end of the Major League Soccer season in November are yet to be finalised.
But it is understood he has agreed a salary cut to ensure the move goes ahead.
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BECKHAM TIMELINE
Jan 07: Joins Galaxy
Jan 09: Joins Milan on loan until 8 March
Feb 09: Expresses desire to stay in Milan
8 Mar 09: Beckham says it is dream deal to play for both
15 July 09: Due back at Galaxy
Nov 09: Will return to Milan
July 10: Under new agreement, Beckham will rejoin Galaxy
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Beckham confirmed his family would remain in Los Angeles during his time in Italy.
"My family is happy and settled and will remain in LA. The perfect result for 2009 would be for me to help Milan to reach the Champions League and for the LA Galaxy to make the playoffs and win the MLS Cup," he added.
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The Englishman, who signed a five-year deal with the Galaxy in January 2007, moved to Milan in January to stay fit during the Major League Soccer off-season and so maintain his bid for an England place.
But Milan have been so impressed with the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star that they moved to keep him for longer.
Beckham has scored two goals in nine Serie A games during his time with Milan.
The deal follows weeks of negotiations between the two clubs during which Milan baulked at the size of the transfer fee Galaxy were demanding - thought to be around £12m.
Beckham's desire to play for a top club in order to cement his place in the England squad for the 2010 World Cup finals led to him effectively funding the unique loan deal himself.
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