By Soccernet staff
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AC Milan have confirmed David
Beckham will be returning to the Italian club in January. The
34-year-old helped Milan to fourth place in Serie A last season
with two goals in 18 league appearances before going back to LA
Galaxy in May.
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David Beckham will be returning to the San Siro.
Former England captain Beckham had been strongly linked with a
second loan spell with the Rossoneri to improve his chances of
making Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.
Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claimed last week an
announcement was imminent - and it has been confirmed on the club's
official website this evening.
Beckham moved to the San Siro during Major League Soccer's
off-season last January, initially on a three-month loan deal, but
impressed so much his stay was extended until the end of the Serie
A campaign.
Milan have announced a six-month deal on this occasion, meaning
Beckham will remain in Italy up until the 2010 World Cup finals in
South Africa.
"We are very happy to see again David Beckham with the
Rossoneri jersey after the splendid experience of last
season," AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said on the
club's official website.
"We are certain that this time in Europe will help the player
take part in the next World Cup and to continue after his career in
Los Angeles Galaxy, to whom we thank for their time.''
His first Serie A game this season could be against Genoa at the
San Siro on January 6.