BBC SPORT, 2009/02/04 22:42:57 GMT
David Beckham has confirmed he wants to secure a permanent move to AC Milan from his American club LA Galaxy.
Beckham denied his lawyers were talking to the Galaxy, as Milan general manager Adriano Galliani had claimed, but hopes the two clubs can agree a deal.
"I have expressed my desire to stay," he said. "Now it's just down to Milan and Galaxy to come to an agreement.
"I have enjoyed my time here. I knew I would enjoy it but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I have."
Beckham was speaking in Glasgow on Wednesday after playing the first 45 minutes for Milan in their 2-2 friendly draw with Rangers.
The England international, 33, is on loan at the San Siro until 9 March and has helped lift Milan to second place in Serie A, scoring in his last two games.
Galliani had said earlier on Wednesday that Beckham's lawyers were already talking to Galaxy.
"If they show themselves to be ready to look at a deal, we would be really happy to do so," Galliani said.
Beckham is registered with the Serie A giants until 30 June, so if a deal is agreed with the Major League Soccer side then the loan term can be extended outside the transfer window, which closed on Monday.
Milan have taken that into account by including the England player in their Uefa Cup squad.
"We are looking to get him either on loan until the end of the season or on a permanent basis," added Galliani.
"Otherwise, with the greatest regret from everyone - starting with me - Beckham will have to go.
"Players can make their choices but their clubs can refuse their wishes.
"Moreover, Los Angeles Galaxy have always been very nice to us and have behaved in a very gentlemanly manner.
"In any case, at this moment there are no dealings and we haven't made an offer but Beckham's lawyers are talking with Los Angeles.
"There is time until 8 March to get us round a table and close a possible deal."
The Galaxy refused to discuss Galliani's claims. Spokesman Patrick Donnelly said on Wednesday: "We have no comment to make."
David Beckham has confirmed he wants to secure a permanent move to AC Milan from his American club LA Galaxy.
Beckham denied his lawyers were talking to the Galaxy, as Milan general manager Adriano Galliani had claimed, but hopes the two clubs can agree a deal.
"I have expressed my desire to stay," he said. "Now it's just down to Milan and Galaxy to come to an agreement.
"I have enjoyed my time here. I knew I would enjoy it but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I have."
Beckham was speaking in Glasgow on Wednesday after playing the first 45 minutes for Milan in their 2-2 friendly draw with Rangers.
The England international, 33, is on loan at the San Siro until 9 March and has helped lift Milan to second place in Serie A, scoring in his last two games.
Galliani had said earlier on Wednesday that Beckham's lawyers were already talking to Galaxy.
"If they show themselves to be ready to look at a deal, we would be really happy to do so," Galliani said.
Beckham is registered with the Serie A giants until 30 June, so if a deal is agreed with the Major League Soccer side then the loan term can be extended outside the transfer window, which closed on Monday.
Milan have taken that into account by including the England player in their Uefa Cup squad.
"We are looking to get him either on loan until the end of the season or on a permanent basis," added Galliani.
"Otherwise, with the greatest regret from everyone - starting with me - Beckham will have to go.
"Players can make their choices but their clubs can refuse their wishes.
"Moreover, Los Angeles Galaxy have always been very nice to us and have behaved in a very gentlemanly manner.
"In any case, at this moment there are no dealings and we haven't made an offer but Beckham's lawyers are talking with Los Angeles.
"There is time until 8 March to get us round a table and close a possible deal."
The Galaxy refused to discuss Galliani's claims. Spokesman Patrick Donnelly said on Wednesday: "We have no comment to make."
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