MORE REAL – BECKHAM TALK

Last updated : 01 April 2003 By Editor
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has once again played
down talk of a move for Beckham:

"It's not a good time to open a debate about whether Beckham
interests Real Madrid or not,

"I think this rumour shows a lack of respect for a club like
Manchester United that are friends of ours,

"There have been a series of unfounded rumours, but it has
not entered the head of anyone at Real Madrid that Beckham
could play for Real Madrid next season.

"That not only shows a lack of respect for Manchester
United, but also for the players we have at Real Madrid who
are currently in the middle of the season,"

Perez feels that Valdano's initial comments about Beckham
were blown out of proportion:

"Valdano limited himself to answering a question about
whether Beckham would fit in at Real Madrid. Beckham is one
of the best players in the world and everyone likes to have
the best players. But it has not even entered our heads to
sign him"