Beckham "on Loan" from Galaxy in Italy for Medical

December 20, 2008

Beckham "on Loan" from Galaxy in Italy for Medical

Milan (WebVisionItaly.com) - David Beckham arrived today in Italy at Milan's Malpensa airport for his scheduled medical with AC Milan.

Upon arriving at Malpensa Airport outside Milan Beckham said, ""I'm honoured to be here and to play with for one of the most successful clubs in the world....

I've played for the biggest club in England, the biggest club in Spain and now I want to play for the biggest club in Italy." He then headed to the AC Milan training center.

Beckham is due to be officially presented on Saturday while he watches Milan's clash with Udinese.

Beckham could begin playing with AC Milan January 11 for Milan at AS Roma, but he will only be available until March 8 when his loan period ends and he will return to Los Angeles Galaxy for the star

t of the new Major League Soccer season in the US.

"We've overcome problems that were infinitely bigger than when we buy a player," he said of the loan deal.

Beckhm and AC Milan will begin winter training December 29 in Dubai.

After the physical it was announced the former Manchester United player captain and Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham will wear the number 32 jersey for his new club AC Milan.