LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena has admitted relief that David Beckham's loan deal to AC Milan has finally been completed. Arena believes now that Beckham knows where his future lies so he will able to focus on the Galaxy's play-off series.

"It's been publicised for two months now," Arena said of the loan.

"Our team has been well aware of it but we just want to put that to bed and get it over with.

"We think it's the right thing for David to do given the circumstances with England for the next World Cup and we would rather get that taken care of now and move forward."