AC Milan say Los Angeles Galaxy star David Beckham can return to the club again next season. Beckham will return to the Galaxy after this year's World Cup finals, and compete in the second half of the MLS season. Then he has one more season on his contract in America, taking him beyond his 36th birthday to autumn next year.

"David Beckham is the man that I am courting the most," said Milan chief Adriano Galliani. "For him the doors of Milan are always open.

"Beckham is marvellous for the six months he is with us and for the six months he is not with us. I am more than happy to open the doors of Milan in July or January or at any time whenever he wants. He is a fantastic man and player. You should see him in training."