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OFFICIAL: DAVID BECKHAM ON LOAN TO MILAN
10/30/2008
MILAN - A.C. Milan communicate the arrival of the footballer David Beckham on loan. The agreement is official: the English champion will be a Rossonero starting from 7 January 2009, when the lists will open.
'Joint Statement issued by AC Milan and The Los Angeles Galaxy: an agreement has been reached between the Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan for the loan of David Beckham effective in January, 2009. David Beckham remains under contract to the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer and will return to the club for training and the start of the 2009 MLS season. AC Milan and the Los Angeles Galaxy have additionally agreed to a technical partnership that will provide great benefit to the L.A. Galaxy. Terms of the agreement will remain confidential.' --acmilan.com
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