Beckham rules out Madrid move

Beckham says he wants to stay

David Beckham has revealed that he wants to stay with champions Manchester United and will not join Real Madrid in the summer.

The England captain insists he has had no contact with Spanish giants Real Madrid.

The news is a major boost for United who celebrated winning the Premiership title at the weekend for the eighth time in 11 seasons.

Beckham, who has been linked with a £30m-plus move to the European champions for weeks, said he was happy to stay at Old Trafford.

"There's been lots of stuff in the media about me and my future, but I can honestly say that there has been no contact between either me or my adviser, with Real Madrid, or any other club."

HAVE YOUR SAY

Only if he puts on the red of Man Utd in August will we know he's a man of his word

From John Sinclair

Join the 606 debate

"My feelings for Manchester United, the club itself, the players, the fans and the backroom staff, are as strong as ever," he told the Manchester Evening News.

Beckham was elated by United's title success, saying: ""The whole team is buzzing. I think we are all still on a high because the scale of our achievements is only now sinking in.

"People had written us off before Christmas and that makes our success even sweeter this time.

"It has been a tough battle for all of us because we have had to be so focused on our aim to win the league by winning every game and not to worry or get distracted by the opposition.

Beckham watch: Every twist from the transfer saga

"It's been an amazing season for the club and I have never known the team spirit to be as good as it is today.

"The supporters have been fantastic as always and it's great to reward them with the title."

United chief executive Peter Kenyon insisted on Sunday that Beckham would remain a Manchester United player next season and dismissed reports which had claimed the 28-year-old would move to Spain.

Beckham added: "I know Peter Kenyon and the manager are saying they want me to stay, and that's good enough for me.

"My affection for the club has never changed from the day I signed for United."