No Contract Talks for Becks

By Nick Raynor
October 22 2005

Real Madrid and David Beckham have issued a statement denying that the Spanish giants and Beckham have opened talks over a new contract.

Reports claimed that Beckham wanted a pay-rise to make him the best payed player at Real, but the club have denied it.

 

A statement read:

 

"There has been no conversation about extending his contract, which ends in 2007.

 

"It is not true that the player has asked for any type of contractual or financial improvement for the future."

 

“A date for discussions between the club and the player has not been established.

 

"David Beckham has assured us that he is happy in Spain and at Real Madrid. Moreover, the club values the excellent commitment and hard work of the player."