Four years after being a member of United’s historic treble-winning squad in 1999, he was promoted to Galatico.

Beckham, who captained the Three Lions and appeared 115 times for England, became the first prominent figure from British football to enter MLS in 2007 when he joined LA Galaxy.

It was evident that any transfer involving Beckham generated significant media attention, as evidenced by his brief stints with Milan and Paris Saint-Germain during the latter part of his playing career.

Beckham never returned to English football after departing Manchester United in 2003, but it is easy to forget that the now 44-year-old trained with Arsenal AND Tottenham during MLS off-seasons.

He was photographed in January 2008 training at Arsenal while donning the number 23 shirt, an item that had been vacated by Sol Campbell since his departure for Portsmouth two years prior.

Arsene Wenger, manager of Arsenal, stated at the time, “He is working to be fit for his February transfer back to Los Angeles; therefore, we are assisting him with his fitness in January.”

When queried about the temptation to procure Beckham on loan, Wenger unequivocally responded, “No.”

In January 2011, during his training with Arsenal’s rivals Tottenham, rumors of Beckham returning to the Premier League surfaced once more.

His attempt to join the club on loan was unsuccessful, notwithstanding the endeavors of Spurs manager Harry Redknapp.

“He is extremely welcome here. Redknapp stated, “We labored diligently to bring him here in the hopes that he would be available to play.”

“No one could have worked more diligently than the chairman, Daniel Levy.” They laboriously attempted to reach an agreement that would allow him to play for us. Although somewhat intricate, one never knows. We shall observe the course of events.

“They are employed on that side.” I have the simple part down. I simply suggest individuals, stating, “I believe David would be beneficial to our group; I would like to acquire him.” Ultimately, that is on them. They exert the most effort and negotiate the agreements.

“The young individual appears to be physically fit and well-groomed; he is in excellent condition.” Since he is a professional model, that should not pose a problem. “I am uncertain as to whether or not it will be feasible to accomplish it.”

Following his 2012 departure from LA Galaxy with two MLS Cup champion medals, Beckham rejoined Arsenal for a second training session in January 2013.

Wenger promptly refuted rumors that the former midfielder might be acquired on a temporary basis.

“He called me,” he divulged. His request has been to travel here in order to improve his fitness.

“Paid to do nothing for an extremely long time.” Completely for fitness purposes. “No rumors exist regarding the signing or anything else.”

Beckham ultimately joined Paris Saint-Germain during that transfer window prior to his retirement from the sport in the summer of 2013.

Inter Miami, whom he presently owns, were in their inaugural MLS season when the COVID-19 pandemic indefinitely halted football in the United States.