David Beckham joined Paris St Germain on a five-month deal on this present day in 2013 and introduced he would donate his complete wage to an area youngsters’s charity.
The previous England captain joined the Ligue 1 leaders as a free agent after his five-and-a-half-year spell at Main League Soccer facet LA Galaxy led to December.
Whereas Beckham’s wage was unknown, the entire of his charitable donation was believed to be within the area of £2million.
“That’s one of many issues we’re very enthusiastic about and proud to do,” Beckham stated. “It’s one thing thrilling and one thing I’m unsure has been carried out earlier than.”
The previous Manchester United, AC Milan and Actual Madrid midfielder defined how PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti and sporting director Leandro had persuaded him to affix the rich French giants.
Beckham is aware of each males from time he spent on mortgage at AC Milan.
“I’m very fortunate. I’m 37 years outdated and I bought quite a lot of presents – extra now than I’ve most likely had in my profession. I’m very honoured by that,” Beckham stated.
“I selected Paris as a result of I can see what the membership are attempting to do. I can see who the membership are attempting to usher in. It’s an thrilling metropolis and now there’s a membership that’s going to have quite a lot of success over the subsequent 10, 20, 30 years.”
Beckham failed to attain in any of his 12 appearances in all competitions for PSG and was proven a straight pink card for a foul on Youssef Adnane simply six minutes after approaching as an alternative in opposition to Evian.
PSG sealed the Ligue 1 title on Might 12 and, 4 days later, Beckham introduced he would retire from skilled soccer on the finish of the season.