It appears the off-season loan soap opera swirling David Beckham is over as Tottenham and the Los Angeles Galaxy weren't able to come to terms. The big sticking point was apparently insurance, according to comments Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp made to Sky Sports News. Beckham will continue to train with the north London team until Feb. 10.
David Beckham Tottenham Loan Falls Through, He’ll Return To Los Angeles Galaxy
“He will be a great influence around the place and I am sure we will all benefit from his winning mentality,” Redknapp said in a statement. “I think everyone will enjoy having him here. We’d love to have him here for longer, but respect his commitments to LA Galaxy.
“They wanted him back in early February so that made it difficult to do a playing deal on the basis of three weeks.”
The Galaxy are understandably wary of allowing the highest paid player in MLS history to go out on loan for a third straight off-season. Two years ago, he played 18 matches for AC Milan, but only managed to play 15 the following season for the Galaxy. Last year, again with Milan, he tore his Achilles tendon and missed the bulk of the MLS regular season. Beckham is now 35 and entering the final year of his MLS contract.
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