LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham's move to AC Milan has been confirmed. Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has revealed LA Galaxy have agreed a January loan deal that will keep Becks' World Cup hopes alive.

England boss Fabio Capello told midfielder Beckham, 34, he would rule him out of the 2010 finals unless he plays in a top European League next year.

And Becks has now clinched his first-choice move - a repeat of last season's Milan spell where he hit two goals in 18 games.

Galliani said: "The agreement for David Beckham has been completed.

"In a few hours we and Galaxy will officially announce this deal.

"We are just waiting for the very last documents but I confirm that he will return to Milan."

AC Milan coach Leonardo added: "I consider Beckham as if he had always been here because he has only been away for six months.

"In any case he will be a player that will contribute a lot, not only on the pitch but also inside the group, as the players like him infinitely."