Galaxy looking to finalize Beckham’s loan deal to AC Milan
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As they prepare for their first MLS playoff appearance in four years, the Galaxy want to finalize plans for David Beckham‘s expected loan to AC Milan.
‘We want to get it done, for him and for us, and I don’t want any confusion,’ Anschutz Entertainment Group CEO Tim Leiweke told the Associated Press on Thursday.
Leiweke also wants the team to figure out what Landon Donovan‘s plans are for next season.
‘There is a lot of rumors of whether he is staying or going,’ Leiweke said. ‘We’re going to clear that up in the next two weeks because we want the team to be focused.’
Beckham wants to rejoin AC Milan in January. His loan to the team could help him stay on England’s World Cup team.
Still, the Galaxy aren’t planning to cut Beckham much slack once England’s participation in the World Cup is over.
‘We’re not going to give him as much time off this time,’ said Leiweke, referring to Beckham’s break between playing for AC Milan and the Galaxy last summer.’He’s going to have to earn his keep.’
The Galaxy, who are tied with Houston for first place in the Western Conference, are among the favorites to win what would be the franchise’s third MLS Cup in November.
-- Austin Knoblauch
