Manchester United announced they had accepted a £25million bid from Real Madrid for David Beckham on this day in 2003.
Starting in United’s academy, the England captain went on to make 394 appearances for the team, lifting six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the 1999 Champions League in a hugely successful era for the club.
He helped United win the Premier League title in 2003 but his future had been under intense speculation, with plenty of sides interested in signing the midfielder.
Initially it looked like Barcelona would be the preferred option, and Beckham had been the central figure in Joan Laporta’s successful campaign to become president of the Catalan club, but the midfielder opted for rivals Real instead.
David Beckham
A statement from Manchester United confirmed the move, saying: “Manchester United today reached agreement for the transfer of David Beckham to Real Madrid for a fee of 35million euros (approximately £25m).
“The deal is expected to be completed in July, conditional upon approval by the boards of Manchester United and Real Madrid, and on the provision of satisfactory payment guarantees.
“David Beckham has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid and expects to sign his new contract with the club on completion.”
Beckham spent four seasons at the Bernabeu, where he won the 2006-07 LaLiga title before going on to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris St Germain.
He eventually retired in 2013, calling time on a playing career spanning just over 20 years.
paedeimpry
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At least I saved this Old Beckham picture 😂😂
topdkmnory
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Erik Ten Hag should give play time to Academy Youngsters who had been loaned to other clubs from different leagues, and, those Academy Youngsters who had been on the bench since the beginning of last season...
you should have said you want a coaching job instead of hired erick ten hag, we should have gave you the job..... you think premier league is a joke ........
immj97
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and the rest is history.
Piyabklpr
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So David Beckham went to Real Madrid, the rest is history and legendary
Iamzikoben
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I HATE MANCHESTER UNITED TRANSFER WINDOW
Blame the foolish glazer
Doeabcekm
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Erik Ten Hag should give play time to Academy Youngsters who had been loaned to other clubs from different leagues, and, those Academy Youngsters who had been on the bench since the beginning of last season...
malickjobe
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I HATE MANCHESTER UNITED TRANSFER WINDOW
wawbiklnos
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What do u mean by Pep failed in Germany? Barca and City are being investigated because of the actions of those in the office (Board). It doesn't change the fact that Pep has done and achieved more than SAF
He have good team but fail in C.L
Yusufficient
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In Spain he successfully, in Germany he fail. In England you know answer . Now in Spain and in England he won titles. Heard it under investigation..
What do u mean by Pep failed in Germany? Barca and City are being investigated because of the actions of those in the office (Board). It doesn't change the fact that Pep has done and achieved more than SAF
Wanbeloprs
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He is the Legend
wawbiklnos
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You care to check the number of home grown players in Pep's 2008/2009 treble winning team
In Spain he successfully, in Germany he fail. In England you know answer . Now in Spain and in England he won titles. Heard it under investigation..
Yusufficient
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He may spend more but you remember the at time mũ win 3x that class of 92 where most player come from. Even Liverpool player eat the words ..
You care to check the number of home grown players in Pep's 2008/2009 treble winning team
Football_only
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and signed one of the greatest player in history after few days..Sometime mistake prove to be benefit
Shauny300
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Barca fan with there endless jealous 🤣🤣
how can we be jealous of a club we’re greater than in every aspects lmao United will always be below us whether u like it or not
wawbiklnos
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people will say Pep spend more than Fergie but they won’t simple understand different times matter because with the popularity of Beckham in today’s market he would cost at least 100m or even more because 25m was a steal imagine the jersey sales at Madrid for Beckham the whole world would say “bend it like Beckham” whenever a free kick was being taken
He may spend more but you remember the at time mũ win 3x that class of 92 where most player come from. Even Liverpool player eat the words ..
wawbiklnos
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Just he married pop star and he didn’t let team down. Remember that he help his country reach World Cup that almost fail . So bad that he didn’t play that World Cup .. England manger didn’t gratefully to him by help reach World Cup by not give him a ticket.
juwdkmnz
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If you don't have something to say please don't write any article
is true this article mk no sense
juwdkmnz
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is true
Ineznik
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people will say Pep spend more than Fergie but they won’t simple understand different times matter because with the popularity of Beckham in today’s market he would cost at least 100m or even more because 25m was a steal imagine the jersey sales at Madrid for Beckham the whole world would say “bend it like Beckham” whenever a free kick was being taken
furguson was an exception 👏🏿
Ineznik
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people will say Pep spend more than Fergie but they won’t simple understand different times matter because with the popularity of Beckham in today’s market he would cost at least 100m or even more because 25m was a steal imagine the jersey sales at Madrid for Beckham the whole world would say “bend it like Beckham” whenever a free kick was being taken
Barca fan with there endless jealous 🤣🤣
yaoikprs
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If you don't have something to say please don't write any article
Shauny300
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people will say Pep spend more than Fergie but they won’t simple understand different times matter because with the popularity of Beckham in today’s market he would cost at least 100m or even more because 25m was a steal imagine the jersey sales at Madrid for Beckham the whole world would say “bend it like Beckham” whenever a free kick was being taken
Yopeklsz
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why this information we are waiting for the takeover deal not history we know David was a good players but what we need is update over takeover thanks
darkxiao
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Beckham is so cool lol, still good looking even if he's getting older just like tom cruise.
xion33
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he'd be 120 million in today's market.
Blade58
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the rest is now history