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Real coach calls time on Beckham | Real coach calls time on Beckham |
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Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has revealed that David Beckham will not play for the club again after agreeing to sign for Los Angeles Galaxy. | Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has revealed that David Beckham will not play for the club again after agreeing to sign for Los Angeles Galaxy. |
"Beckham will train with the team but he won't play," said Capello. | |
He added: "A player who has such an important contract with another club, we cannot count on him." | |
But Beckham's spokesman Simon Oliveira said: "David is surprised at the quotes from Capello as no-one from the club has informed him of this decision." | |
Oliveira added: "As far as David is aware he has a contract for the remainder of the season and he remains dedicated to the club and the supporters. | |
"He will continue to give his full commitment in a professional manner to the club." | |
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The 31-year-old former England captain has agreed a five-year contract with the Galaxy worth around £128m. | |
Capello continued: "The fact he wanted to go was down to him, not to me." | |
Galaxy may now even look to take him to California in time for the start of the MLS season in April. | Galaxy may now even look to take him to California in time for the start of the MLS season in April. |
Asked whether Beckham might leave the Bernabeu before the end of his contract, Capello said: "You will have to ask Beckham that question." | Asked whether Beckham might leave the Bernabeu before the end of his contract, Capello said: "You will have to ask Beckham that question." |
Beckham has found his first-team opportunities in Spain limited following the arrival of former AC Milan, Roma and Juventus coach Capello last summer. | Beckham has found his first-team opportunities in Spain limited following the arrival of former AC Milan, Roma and Juventus coach Capello last summer. |
Capello only gave Beckham a starting role for Real in five league games this season and the club are currently third in the Spanish Primera Liga, five points behind leaders Sevilla. | Capello only gave Beckham a starting role for Real in five league games this season and the club are currently third in the Spanish Primera Liga, five points behind leaders Sevilla. |
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