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Becks May Check Out of Hotel California

AC Milan hopes to wrest soccer star from LA Galaxy

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(Newser) – Soccer virtuoso David Beckham may have kicked his last ball in the US, reports the Los Angeles Times. The midfielder is on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy to AC Milan until March, and the boss of the Italian club has said he would welcome Beckham with "open arms"—and a permanent deal—if he can wriggle his way out of his American contract.

"The player wants to stay with us," said AC Milan's manager. Club officials plan to meet with Beckham's agent in a few days. Beckham reportedly believes staying at Milan would further his goal to play for England in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. But the Galaxy coach has indicated that he plans to hold the star to his contract.

David Beckham attends the Emporio Armani men's collection in Milan earlier this month.
David Beckham attends the Emporio Armani men's collection in Milan earlier this month.   (AP Photo/Luca Bruno/file)
David Beckham, on loan to AC Milan, nails a freekick during a friendly soccer match between Hanover 96 and AC Milan in Hanover last week.
David Beckham, on loan to AC Milan, nails a freekick during a friendly soccer match between Hanover 96 and AC Milan in Hanover last week.   (AP Photo/Fabian Bimmer)
David Beckham looks on prior to the start of a Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and AC Milan at the Olympic stadium in Rome earlier this month.
David Beckham looks on prior to the start of a Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and AC Milan at the Olympic stadium in Rome earlier this month.   (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
David Beckham, on loan to AC Milan, celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Bologna and AC Milan in Bologna on Sunday.
David Beckham, on loan to AC Milan, celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Bologna and AC Milan in Bologna on Sunday.   (AP Photo/Marco Vasini)
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