Beckham confident of Milan return as Leonardo leaves the door wide open

21 July 2009 15:18
David Beckham is confident he will be back at AC Milan next season. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder impressed during a six-month loan spell with the Rossoneri last season and new Milan coach Leonardo has revealed he would welcome him back. Tottenham and Chelsea, now managed by Carlo Ancelotti, the man who brought Beckham to the San Siro in the first place, are also interested in the former Manchester United player. However, Beckham claims there is only one destination for him come the end of the Major League Soccer season. 'I hope to return to play for Milan," he told the club website. 'They have remained in my heart and honestly I am confident I will greet them again in November. 'Leonardo wants me in rossonero immediately? It's really pleasing to see that I have left good memories.' Speculation is mounting Beckham could leave the Galaxy sooner than expected as his relationship with the club's fans continues to grow sour. The England international was roundly booed in yesterday's friendly against Milan and had an ugly confrontation with supporters during half-time in what was his first home game since his return from Italy. However, Galaxy would likely demand close to 13m euros for the 34-year-old. Milan general manager Adriano Galliani hopes Beckham will return to the San Siro, but ruled out signing him before the winter transfer window opens. 'David knows that the doors of our Milanello base are always open to him,' said Galliani. 'This is known to him and his representatives. 'I hope he returns in January, but before then he won't because that's when the market reopens even though he finishes there at the end of November. There are insurmountable financial obstacles. 'The most likely scenario is that he would return to Milan during the winter transfer window and then return to America in May.  'There is no chance he will be with us before January.'

Source: Daily_Mail