Becks reveals Milan temptation
David Beckham has revealed that he came close to accepting a
contract offer from Milan, but opted to put his family first and
head to LA Galaxy.
Beckham agreed a deal with LA Galaxy earlier in the year, following
his failure to find a new accord with Real Madrid.
At the time reports suggested Beckham had turned down a host of
offers to head to America and he has now confirmed European
champions Milan attempted to take him to Serie A.
"It wasn't easy saying no to Milan, one of the world's strongest
sides," Beckham told Gazzetta dello Sport. "The team, the coach,
the president, the city. Then also Ronie (Ronaldo) went
there.
"The choice was hard. I was honoured, pleased and tempted, but I
had to think of my family and I wanted a different challenge.
"I'd have liked to play in Serie A. Italy is a country I like
because it has everything: big football, big players the best food,
wine, fashion..."
Beckham has been in fine form since confirming his departure from
Madrid and was recalled to the England squad by Steve McClaren on
Saturday.
