David Beckham set to leave LA Galaxy

David Beckham will leave LA Galaxy after next month’s MLS Cup final.

Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Becks has spent six years playing in America. And he said: “I’ve had an incredibly special time playing for the LA Galaxy.

"However, I wanted to experience one last challenge before the end of my playing career.

“I don’t see this as the end of my relationship with Major League Soccer as my ambition is to be part of the ownership structure in the future.”

Beckham, 37, is England's most-capped outfield player and joined Galaxy in January 2007.

Before that, he spent four years with Spanish giants Real Madrid after signing for £25million from United.

During his time at Old Trafford, he was part of Alex Ferguson's treble-winning side of 1999.

MLS commissioner Don Garber believes he has been successful in helping to grow the sport in the United States.

Garber said: "When David Beckham signed with the LA Galaxy in 2007, he set out to help grow MLS and the sport of soccer in North America.

"There is no doubt that MLS is far more popular and important here and abroad than it was when he arrived.

"David has achieved great things on and off the field during his time with the Galaxy, and he will always be an important part of our history.

"We look forward to his continued involvement with the LA Galaxy and the league."