Beckham moved to Real Madrid in the summer of 2003 as an
addition to the Florentino Perez inspired Zidanes y Pavons policy
at the Bernabeu.
The then Real Madrid president wanted a team of 'Galacticos'; a
side comprised of the best and most marketable footballer on the
planet aligned with the best that the Real Madrid youth system
could offer.
The plan unravelled gradually however, and Beckham failed to add
substantially to his Manchester United medal tally, accruing only a
Supercopa and a single league title during his time at los
Merengues.
Now, after a spell in MLS with LA Galaxy, Beckham is set for a
return to European football's top table in an effort to preserve
his fitness for England's World Cup qualification campaign.
Today marks the start of negotiations between Team Beckham and AC
Milan with a view to a short-term loan deal in January.
Should the move go through as expected, Beckham will join an
illustrious side and one with the potential to be the best in the
world, according to Andrei Shevchenko.
With stars like Ronaldinho, Kaka and Alexandre Pato, Sheva is
confident that Milan can be better than the Galacticos.
He told the press: 'The Real Madrid of the Galacticos and this
Milan side are two great teams. This Milan side is as good as the
Galacticos. It could be the best team in the world."
