Milan confirm Beckham deal

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Beckham will join Milan on January 7, the Italian club stated on their website on Thursday evening.

Milan have not disclosed the length of Beckham's loan contract but the England midfielder has stated he will return to the United States in time for the start of the Major League Soccer season, which is expected to begin in late March or early April.

Milan director Umberto Gandini confirmed Beckham's stay in Italy would be a short one. And the Serie A giants do not expect any opportunity to arise which would allow them to sign the 33-year-old permanently.

Beckham is seeking to maintain his match fitness to ensure he stays in the England squad, as he closes in on a record number of caps for an outfield player.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder has 107 caps, one behind the late Bobby Moore who led England to their 1966 World Cup triumph.

He hopes to retain his place in coach Fabio Capello's squad with a view to probably bowing out after the 2010 World Cup.

Gandini told Sky Sports News: "The deal will be as long as David wishes. I think his commitment to MLS and Los Angeles Galaxy will take him back after a couple of months. I think he will have to go back to Galaxy by the time the MLS starts, and training before that."

Asked about the potential for Beckham staying with Milan on a longer-term basis, Gandini said: "No, David is committed to the Los Angeles Galaxy and the MLS. He thanks them for the opportunity to let him train and work with us, we're very happy for that."