David Beckham to Manchester United
David Beckham’s contract at LA Galaxy ends this year. Speculation about where he’ll go next has been widespread. Over the past twelve months PSG, Tottenham, Malaga, Anzhi Makhachkala, and Queens Park Rangers have all reportedly shown interest in signing the underwear model and part-time footballer. LA Galaxy are also keen for him to renew his contract and remain stateside.
All this is bollocks. He should go back to Manchester United. Why? I’ll tell you why:
Going Home
Now 36, Beckham doesn’t have very many years left to play at top level. He’s said himself, “When I joined United I wanted to start and finish my career there.” Well, maybe he can. He might even get a testimonial. Wouldn’t that be nice?
Helping the side
Not to be cruel, but United’s central midfield is utter shite right now by their standards. Beckham, while not exactly a world-beater anymore, would at least provide a reasonable option to give the squad some extra depth. More than that, he’d bring his vast experience to the dressing room and the training ground. While Giggs has been around longer, Beckham has been around. At Real Madrid he played with Fat Ronaldo, Zidane, Roberto Carlos, and Raul. At Milan he hung out with Ronaldinho, Pirlo, Inzaghi, Gattuso, and Clarence Seedorf. That kind of experience is priceless. It’d be great for morale.
Financial benefit to the club
Becks is a bona fide global icon and fashion star. I have a friend whose grandparents are from North Dakota. They haven’t heard of soccer. They have heard of David Beckham. That’s how big he is. That’s the kind of revenue his brand can bring to Manchester United, the business and marketing tool. His contract is out so they’d pick him up on a free transfer, and he’d probably be willing to cut his home club some slack wage-wise. Even the Glazers wouldn’t say no.
Take the number 7 shirt from Michael Owen
Michael Owen currently wears the number 7 shirt for Manchester United. This is a disgrace to football and an unspeakable insult to the club’s greatest ever player, one Eric Cantona. Beckham won the Treble in the number 7 shirt and was a worthy owner. If he were to return he could get it back, and the long nightmare of Owen’s number 7 stewardship would end.
