Becks hopes for Utd reunion

Milan-bound midfielder keen to face former employers

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 16th December 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Becks hopes for Utd reunion

Beckham: Heading back to Italy

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David Beckham is hoping he will get the opportunity to face Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League this season.

The England international is set to join up with Italian giants AC Milan in the New Year, taking in a second loan spell in Serie A in as many years.

The experienced midfielder, who is on the books of Los Angeles Galaxy, will move to Milan on a six-month deal when the January transfer window opens for business.

The switch will provide Beckham with the opportunity to make his first appearance in the Champions League since leaving Real Madrid in 2007.

The 34-year-old winger has made over 100 appearances in the competition over the course of his illustrious career, with the majority of those outings coming during a 10-year stint at Old Trafford.

He is now hoping to be given the opportunity to renew acquaintances with his former employers when the draw for the knockout stages of the Champions League is made on Friday.

"I would really like to face my former team in the next round," Beckham told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"Since I left (United) in 2003, I have not returned to play at Old Trafford.

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"Seven years have gone by and I would like for that to happen.

"Me against Manchester, it would be beautiful, wouldn't it?"

Beckham is excited by the prospect of heading back to Milan and admits he would like nothing more than to land a major trophy during his time in Italy.

"I am delighted to return to Italy," he added. "I can't wait to go back to Milan.

"I am counting the days and there is only two weeks to go.

"Above everything, I want to be a part of this fantastic group.

"It's not important which position I play in midfield, the important thing is how I play.

"It will be very exciting. I would love to win the Champions League because it is a special competition, where the strongest teams compete."

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