Becks weighs up options

LA Galaxy midfielder says he could become an MLS owner

By Richard Bailey   Last updated: 22nd November 2009  

Becks weighs up options

Beckham: Planning for the future

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David Beckham has revealed that there is a strong possibility that he will own an MLS franchise when he finishes his career.

The LA Galaxy midfielder is set to play through the pain of an ankle injury for the MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake City on Sunday but the former Manchester United star is already weighing up his options when he hangs up his boots.

The 34-year-old is confident he can continue turning out for another four years but has consistently ruled out a move into management.

The England international has his own coaching schools around the world to keep him occupied but Beckham admits owning an MLS side is something that interests him.

"I love the game so I want to be involved in the game when I'm finished," he said.

"Owning a franchise is something that's definitely possible and something that I'm really thinking about and I think that will happen eventually."

Despite his thoughts on the future Beckham is confident he still has plenty still left in the tank for the foreseeable future.

"I'd like to say I've got a good two or three, maybe four years left in me," he declared. "I'll have to wait and see and take it week by week and month by month and year by year, especially being 34-years old.

Wear and tear

"Your bones start to ache a little bit more in the mornings when you're waking up, especially chasing three boys around the every day.

"But I felt good and I feel really fit. I'm playing a lot of soccer at the moment and I'm enjoying it.

"Once I finish here I go to Milan and play some more football which will be enjoyable. So I think I've got a good few years left."

Beckham also outlined his determination to leave a legacy on the MLS and admitted a desire to lift the recognition of the game in America.

"I've always said since I came over here that I want to be an ambassador of the game and an ambassador of the MLS and be involved in making this sport, which is the number one sport everywhere else in the world apart from the US," he added.

"I'm not saying that it is going to be the number one sport because there are so many other great sports here in this country but it can definitely grow and it can definitely get bigger.

"I see that it will over the years but it takes time and it's something that I'm looking forward to being part of."