Beckham confirms AC Milan loan

England midfielder David Beckham finally confirmed on Friday he's in talks for a short-term loan to AC Milan in early 2009.

The former England captain will play his final game of the MLS season for the Los Angeles Galaxy here on Sunday and intends to be back in a Galaxy shirt by the start of next season in late March or early April.

“Although nothing is confirmed at present, we can confirm that talks are taking place with Milan with regard to a short-term loan move at the start of next year,” a short statement on Beckham's official web site said.

“David very much remains a Galaxy player and he will be in Los Angeles for the start of the 2009 MLS season.”

Beckham, 33, has 107 England caps and wants to stay in match-fit shape by playing for AC Milan during the MLS off-season, hoping to prove himself worthy of inclusion on the English national sides coached by Fabio Capello.