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Beckham goes to Hollywood
Last updated at 15:22pm on 28.10.06
England's finest: But Beckham could be off to America
David Beckham has moved a step closer to fulfilling his Hollywood dream after being offered the chance to end his career with Los Angeles Galaxy by joining them next summer.
Sportsmail can reveal that Philip Anschutz, owner of the Major League Soccer club and a stakeholder in the ex-England captain's football schools, is confident that Beckham will move to the west coast of America.
The 31-year-old star has already opened aschool in LA and Anschutz believes he will be able to persuade him to quit Real Madrid when his contract ends in June.
Although there is a salary cap in the MLS, the American tycoon is prepared to bankroll the deal for the most marketable player in football history through his sports entertainment company AEG.
Anschutz, the 31st richest man in the United States, owns four teams in the MLS, but believes the Beckham brand would be best exploited if he can persuade him to move to Hollywood.
Although Beckham cannot open talks with the LA Galaxy until January, he has spoken of his desire to finish his career in the U.S. and there have already been tentative offers from other clubs, including the New York Red Bulls. However, Anschutz believes his existing association with the player will hold sway.
The midfielder, out this weekend with a thigh strain, has spent most of the season on the bench under new Real coach Fabio Capello and although he has vowed to fight for his place in the side, time now looks to be running out on his career in Spain.
He is determined to regain his iconic status in world football and so a move to America holds more appeal than ever.
