Thursday, July 06, 2006

Real Madrid to hand Beckham amazing £75M contract

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David Beckham stands to earn an amazing £25 million-a-year over the next three years as Real Madrid put together a new contract for him to sign.

New Real president Ramon Calderon and boss Fabio Capello are set to offer the former England skipper a three-year deal.
And Becks, 31, will pocket a far bigger slice of his image rights - taking his earnings to a staggering £25 million-a-year.
Calderon has made tying down Beckham until 2009 a priority before the new season.
Becks, who has one year left on his current deal, will remain on a basic annual salary of £4million after tax. Calderon said: "I want him here for ever - or at least for the next three years.
"I have not spoken to him yet and he is now on holiday with his family - but is due back on July 21 and I will speak to him then."