David Beckham will stay at AC Milan until the end of the season, before returning to the LA Galaxy.A unique "timeshare" agreement has been reached allowing the England midfielder to play for Galaxy between July and October.
He will then return to Milan in November for the remainder of next season.
It is understood that Becks is so determined to stay in Italy that he will fund the majority of the loan fee himself.
Beckham will not have the sort of long summer break most players in Europe enjoy but he will have several shorter breaks instead.
He will have some time off before rejoining Galaxy in July, and then another break before returning to Milan in November.
When asked if the former England captain would remain at AC Milan for the remainder of the campaign, club sporting director Ariedo Braida said: "I believe he will but it's not official yet."
The deal is expected to be announced later today or over the weekend.
It is not yet clear whether Becks' wife and family will join him in Italy. There have been reports that Victoria wants to stay in Los Angeles since the couple's three boys are now settled in schools there.
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