Beckham stays put

Thu., Jan. 19, 2012

David Beckham is staying in Los Angeles for another two years after signing a new contract with the Galaxy on Wednesday. The 36-year-old former England captain signed the two-year deal with the Major League Soccer club after turning down a chance to move back to Europe with Paris Saint-Germain. “This was an important decision for me,” Beckham (pictured) said in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “I had many offers from clubs from around the world, however, I’m still passionate about playing in America and winning trophies with the Galaxy.” The midfielder joined the Galaxy in 2007 from Real Madrid with a $32.5 million, five-year contract. But he didn’t lift his first trophy in the U.S. until the Galaxy won the MLS Cup in November. – AP

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