BECKHAM ... Utd want him to spread the
word
MANCHESTER UNITED hope David Beckham will become their
global ambassador when he retires from playing. His old club want
him to take over the role now held by 70-year-old Sir Bobby
Charlton. The LA Galaxy star, 33 in May, is still held in high
esteem at board level at Old Trafford. And the move will be given
its blessing by boss Alex Ferguson, who long ago patched up his
differences with the player.
Beckham would be expected to earn around £2million a year in the
role, which would take him all round the world aiding the
commercial arm of the club. United feel Becks would help to rake in
millions in advertising and sponsorship, as well as winning them
millions more fans.
Senior club figures have been impressed at how he has refused to
say anything negative about United, despite his acrimonious
departure in 2003. That followed a series of bust-ups with
Ferguson, who infamously kicked a boot which hit Beckham on the
head in a dressing-room rage.
Becks joined United as a kid and played 265 games, scoring 61
goals, in a 10-year career before moving to Real Madrid.
