After arriving in Milan, Italy this weekend to undergo some routine pre-season medical testing, David Beckham was on hand for a press conference with AC Milan president Adirano Galliani to show the world the new uniform with the new number that he will be wearing during his short tenure as a member of the AC Milan fútbol club:
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham was introduced at AC Milan yesterday, as the cultural icon will begin his short loan spell at the Italian Serie A giants next month. The 33-year-old Beckham said the move fulfills his dream of playing with a top Italian team and his goal of staying in shape during the MLS offseason to regain a spot on England’s national team. “I wouldn’t take this opportunity if I didn’t think that I could help the team and help the club,” Beckham said … “I’m really happy to be here, it is a great honor. I hope to add to the team, I hope to give everything that I’ve always given in my career. To be able to have the chance to play for another one of the biggest clubs in the world, I’ve played for the biggest club in England, the biggest club in Spain and now I’m going to be playing for the biggest club in Italy, is amazing. I’ve been very lucky in my career to have done that, and I’m just going to enjoy it because I think to be given this opportunity is incredible.” added Beckham … England coach Fabio Capello has said it is not enough for Beckham to train with AC Milan – he must also play to be considered for the national team. The loan begins Jan. 7 and expires March 9, Milan vice president Adriano Galliani said. He will start work Dec. 29. “He is in really great physical condition, I am told, and I believe that after the period of preparation in Dubai, I believe he will be up to playing,” Galliani said.
With his new stint as an AC Milano, comes a new jersey number … here are a couple of promo pics of Becks modeling his new uni and his new number:
And the first big question of the latest chapter of his globe-trotting career was swiftly answered when it was revealed that he would wear the No 32 short – “it was the first one I was offered,” he said. Dressed in a blue jumper, jeans, mirrored sunglasses and a scarf against the chill he smiled and waved at the small group of fans who had gathered to welcome him. After landing at Milan’s Malpensa airport he headed off to a private clinic for a medical, which he reportedly passed with flying colours. As he left the airport he said: “I am honoured to be here and to play for one of the most successful clubs in the world. I have played for the biggest club in England, the biggest club in Spain and now I want to play for the biggest club in Italy.” AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said Beckham would stay with Milan until March 8. He added: “We resolved numerous problems, much larger than you would normally have when you buy a player – with the US League, with Galaxy and with all the Beckham entourage.” Beckham also was keen to emphasise that his stay in Milan would be strictly football. “Fashion had nothing to do with coming to Milan,” he said. “The red and black shirt and the history of the club took me here.”
Strictly football, huh? No Fashion, huh? Well, we’ll see about that. After the jump, check out a couple photos of Becks with wifey Vicki B. as they stepped out on the town in Milan last night to show just how unfashionable they plan to be while staying in Italy for the next few months …
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