Ancelotti: “Surprised by Beckham”

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti admits loan signing David Beckham has been far more influential than the club expected as the Rossoneri work to keep the England midfielder for the rest of the season and beyond. “Beckham has expressed his wish,” said Ancelotti. “Now we will wait and see how the situation develops. There is time until March 9 to reach a solution”.

“We knew he was a great and serious professional. But he probably has given a superior contribution to what we expected”, Ac Milan manager added. “He is predisposed to play on the right and with a midfield set-up like ours, in that type of position where he can cross and give good assists he can certainly give something more to our game”.