Beckham sees 'amazing opportunity' at Madrid

David Beckham has admitted the chance to join Real Madrid was a move he “could not refuse”.

Beckham sees 'amazing opportunity' at Madrid
Wed, 18 Jun, 2003 - 07:11

David Beckham has admitted the chance to join Real Madrid was a move he “could not refuse”.

The England skipper will finally end his 14-year association with Manchester United on July 2 after agreeing personal terms and a €35m switch to the nine-times European champions.

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