LA Galaxy Bruce Arena relieved over Beckham-Milan resolution

November 5, 2009

LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena is glad David Beckham’s return to AC Milan is out in the open as it allows his team to fully concentrate on their approaching fixtures.

Beckham moved to the San Siro during the Major League Soccer off-season last January, initially on a three-month loan deal, but impressed so much his stay was extended until the end of the Serie A campaign.

He returned to Galaxy in the summer after helping Milan to fourth in Serie A with two goals in 18 league appearances.

The Italians announced on Monday that the former England captain would return to the San Siro on a six-month loan deal leading up to the 2010 World Cup.

However, the 34-year-old has been warned by England boss Fabio Capello to remain in top shape by playing at the highest level if he wants to be in the world cup line-up.

Arena is relived that the announcement has been made and said, “It’s been publicised for two months now.

Our team has been well aware of it but we just want to put that to bed and get it over with.”

“We think it’s the right thing for David to do given the circumstances with England for the next World Cup and we would rather get that taken care of now and move forward,” he told, quotes sky sports news.

LA Galaxy will face Chivas USA over the weekend in the second leg of the Western Conference semi-final series following a 2-2 draw earlier.

David Beckham will make his return to the fashion capital of Europe in January.

Anurada Bhat

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