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From pants to pens: Becks proves he'll do anything for a few bucks as new face of felt tip markers
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20 June 2008
It's not quite Armani, but it helps pay the bills.
Brand Beckham has expanded yet again as David is the new global ambassador for Sharpie - a pen company.
It's all write: David Beckham eyes his Sharpie
The LA Galaxy star signed a two year deal to support two of Sharpie's products, and has already starred in a 15-second television ad which aired in the U.S last month.
Although the details of the deal are undisclosed, Beckham,32, is bound to be making a tidy sum to add to his other projects.
Cashing in: David Beckham in the advert for Sharpie markers
He is currently modelling for for fashion designer Giorgio Armani's underwear collection under a new three-year multimillion-pound deal.
The ex-Manchester United player is also continuing to sponsor Adidas alongside a new deal which will see him receiving a share of product sales as well as an annual sponsorship income.
To date the footballer has fronted campaigns for both Vodafone and Police sunglasses.
Sign here for the megabucks: the footballer's brand is rapidly expanding
David said: “I have always enjoyed signing autographs for people, especially since I used to love getting my heroes’ signatures when I was younger,” said David Beckham.
“I love to use Sharpie markers, so it’s a natural choice for me to partner with them.”
The pen deal is just the latest in Bekham's long line of ad campaigns
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