Becks expects Kaka stay

Beckham expects Kaka to stay with Milan

I think Kaka will stay, as he loves Milan and he loves living here.

David Beckham
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David Beckham is confident Kaka will turn down the opportunity to join Manchester City in the January transfer window.

The Brazilian playmaker is on the verge of a world record £108million move to England as City boss Mark Hughes closes on his top target.

Kaka started in Milan's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina at San Siro on Saturday night and fans demonstrated their support as the 26-year-old was thought to be saying his goodbyes.

But Beckham - who is currently on loan with Milan - expects Kaka to stay in Italy because of his 'love' for the Rossoneri.

Tight-lipped

"Every club in the world wants Ricardo, not just because he is a great player, but he's also the nicest man you'd ever hope to meet," said Beckham.

"We all want him to stay and I think he will stay, as he loves Milan and he loves living here."

When asked if he had discussed life in the Premier League - and specifically in Manchester - with Kaka, Beckham was tight-lipped.

"We said good morning and we said good luck before the game," added Beckham.

"There's no need to speak about anything else, as the other things are not important, we just had to focus on the game."

Emergence

And Beckham insists he only follows the business of former club Manchester United, despite the emergence of City following the arrival of the Abu Dhabi United Group.

"I only care about Manchester United, personally," Beckham continued.

"Manchester City are a team that has been bought by a company and there is a lot of money there now.

"But, for me, United are the only team in Manchester."