What do you think about Beckham's move to America?

David Beckham is moving to America to play for an LA footie team.

He's played for Real Madrid since 2003 but decided not to renew his contract and from August will play for the LA Galaxy instead.

What do you think about his move?

Is it a good idea? Or do you think it means the end of his top-league footie career?

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Your Comments

He is only playing for the LA team because of what he is going to get paid for a week!

Amina, 12, London

I don't think he should move to America he's so greedy !!!

Ellie, 11, Leeds

I think he should go to help Victoria's career but he has let a lot of people down by going.

Danielle, 9

I think he can do what he wants, if he feels he really wants to do this then he should and no one should stop him.

Emily, 12, Warrington

I don't think he should go to America because there are better teams in Europe. I think he is going for the money.

Sam, 7, London

Becks is brilliant but he should come back to Man U!!!!!!!!!

Emma, 11, Manchester

I think that he should go if he wants to. But he probably won't be as famous because most American celebrities are actors and actresses.

Sam, 13, Bournemouth

It's his choice but only one person might not be able to get the whole of the US to like football as much as we do here, but in my opinion I would like him to go and if possible make football a 'big thing' to the Americans.

Samer, 12, London

I think Becks should come back to Man U because he is great. I also think that it is unfair for them to move their kids so much.

Rachel, 11, Manchester

I'm sure that he really does want to help the kids over there, as soccer isn't such a big thing in America, but i'm sure it has to be about the money a little bit, I mean, who wouldn't want £500,000 a week!

Catherine, 13, Ulster

I think he should stay at Real Madrid because he fits in with the club but it will take a while if he goes to LA because he will make his kids move to America or they won't get to see there dad a lot.

Aidan, 12, London

I think Beckham should go to America to try out new things.

Louise, 12, Cheshire

It is stupid Beckham going to LA coz there are great teams like Reading FC he could go 2 and be a great player.

George, 10, Reading

I think its good that Beckham is going to America. He isn't going for the money!

Gavin, 11, Rhyl, north Wales

I think David Beckham should have stayed with Manchester as he was great - he would have made more of him self. He has let a lot of us down.

Billie, 13, Cumbria

I think it's all about the money. £500,000 a week is ridiculous! I also think it is unfair on the kids, having to move so far at such a young age.

Samuel, 12, Hereford

I think it was a great move because Beckham can be famous in America but he might not be as famous in Britan! Victoria will like it too!!!

Lauren, 12, Ireland

I think Beckham should come back to Manchester United because he is good at taking free kicks because he always used to score!

Andrew, 11, Manchester

Becks is not doing it for the money he's doing it because he thinks the team has good potential!

George, 13, Cambridge

Soon all the other top footballers will follow and the UK will be left with nobody!

Sophie, 8, London

I wonder if the move has anything to do with Posh, and the amount of shops in LA...

Katie, 11, New Zealand

I think that is a great idea. David Beckham is already famous over here but if he actually comes to play here it would make more people want to watch soccer.

Olivia, 13, USA

Why not? It's his life, he should be able to do what he wants with it. Who knows? America could be great for his career!

Chris, 12, London

It was entirely his own choice, though since I'm American I am glad. Still, he should realise that he's ending his career in Europe to do something in a totally different place.

CJ, 9, America

I think it is a good idea because he wasn't even playing many matches for Real Madrid, so when he plays for LA Galaxy at least he will be on the pitch playing a full match.

Seymore 13, Sheffield

I think David Beckham should have stayed at Manchester United or Real Madrid. We will miss him and I hope he still plays for England.

Dinyad, 11, Eccles

I think it was a good idea David moving to Galaxy because he won't be on the bench.

David, nine, Wickford

I think Beckham is fed up in Spain and wants to start again. I want him to be back in the premiership and show what he has got.

Ryan, nine, Linlithgow

I think he should come back to England because he's one of our best players.

Matthew, seven, Reading

I think Beckham has made a stupid move. He has ended his own England career!!!

Sam, 11, Sheffield

I think Becks should go back to Real Madrid because they are a good team. Or even Man U. Going to America IS ONE BIG MISTAKE, he should know that by now!!!!!

Larrissa, 10, New Cross

I think he just wants his name in the papers and to live with all the stars and sound really famous in America.

Eleanor, 11, Ireland

Beckham has always wanted to finish his career in America... and he will do very well taking a big game over there because he is such a big and great player

Jack, 14, Blackburn

I think paying any footballer that amount of money is outrageous! The gap between the rich and poor keeps growing! That amount of money could solve problems for all sorts of charities and countries that desperately need help.

Laura, 14, Eccles

Beckham should not leave real Madrid for LA galaxy - he should go back to man u because man u want him back.

Hamza, 10, Sheffield

I think it's a sensible move. It will raise soccer in the US. He is doing the same as Pele.

Scott, 10, Hartlepool

Becks' decision is rubbish. He should play for Man United again as he was famous for playing for Man United. Why go to USA? They basically hate footie and it's not popular. I'd rather see him play for a Brazilian team instead of a US team.

Patrick, 11

I think David Beckham shouldn't have gone to an American team. He should have come to a team in the Premiership. When he was at Manchester United he was playing good against other teams in the Premiership. He could even have went back to Manchester United!!!

Sophie, 11, Southam

I want him back on British soil. He's too good a player to be used against us.

Zacch, 12, Nottingham

Nooooooooooooo! This brings up my question right from the start - WHY MOVE TO REAL MADRID?!

Lynton, 12, Lancaster

I think David Beckham was right to move to LA Galaxy because he was always on the bench.

Jacob, 9, West Ealing

I don't understand why he is moving because he come from England. I think that he should be in the England team.

Melissa, 9, Manchester

He must be desperate if he wants to play American league at his age. I mean why doesn't he play for one of the Premiership clubs like Reading or Middlesbrough.

Niall, 13, London

I think that all sports people should stay in the country they grew up in, because this just suggests that football is all about money and buying people, and not about loyalty to a particular team.

Emily, 13, Reading

I think you should have stayed at Man U but going to LA makes me sick.

Kieran, 11, Tewkesbury

He can't go off to the LA to play! Can't he come back to Man U?

Pol, 12, Stockholm

Yes he should come back to Man U. All the fans would be happy and he is a legend and he did well at Man U. When he moved to Real Madrid he never scored.

Amy, 12, Stockport

Becks should go back to his old club Manchester United.

Russell, 10, Brandon

Becks should come back to England and play for a team that need him - not a team that are worth £50 million but £40,000.

Henry, 10, Holland

I think he should come back because he makes a brilliant captain and player.

Lorraine, 10, Wallington

I think he should come back, but I think a team that's smaller would take him. Not Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd or Arsenal, a team like Newcastle or Tottenham would be preferred for him I'd say.

Dean, 13, Newcastle

Beckham!! Yahoo, coming home at last! He should go to Chelsea FC because they don't have their good players any more. They sold off Gudjohnson and Duff, they need an attacking midfielder to help Frank Lampard. I actually support Man U but Chelsea deserve him.

Charlotte, 11, London

He should come back to Man United!!!!!

Tanveer, 12, Coventry

David Beckham could come back to Man U but they have a good right wing in Ronaldo. If he did come back I think he should go left wing.

William, 12, Bristol

There's no way Becks should play for anyone else but Man United!

Lucas, 11, London