AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has welcomed the official signing of LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham.

Galaxy confirmed yesterday that the England ace would be returning to Milan on-loan in January.

"We are very happy about the return in the Rossoneri shirt of David Beckham after the wonderful experience of last season," said Beckham. "We are confident that this period in Europe will help the player to participate in the World Championships and keep his career alive with the Los Angeles Galaxy, to which we express our gratitude for their willingness."