benvenuto david beckam

It simply means welcome David Beckam. I know, I know. This is an article I should have brought out long ago, I am sorry, puhleez.
Now, cutting the crap, Beckam. A name that has been synonymous with football. If you are sharp enough, you would have identified the 2 words 'has been' in the sentence. But isn't AC Milan a squad nearly full of has beens? Well, to a certain extent I may have to agree with that question, one that I have raised for awhile. Revolution is on full swing at the Milanello. And apparently, the squad needed revival as it had come to the end of something people call a cycle. In my opinion, responsible clubs will never find themselves in this situation, but thats a different argument altogether.

Beckam at Milan, and more importantly in Italy, is a boon. He has a lot of star-power attached to him, and he will bring that to the country and the league, which will hopefully help in making it more recognized than it already is. Many have argued that this season, the Serie A is the league to watch. And I dont disagree. The quality that has arrived to the forefront is simply mouthwatering to behold. Beckam is only going to enhance this quality. Now, looking specifically at Milan - is Beckam someone Milan need? There are 2 answers to that question, yes and no.

The club has suffered a monetary blow after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Beckam will bring truckloads of moolah. Something a club of our stature needs to stay up in the elite. 13m euros is what is predicted, an income the club will receive during Beckam's stay at the club. Adidas would be delighted with this deal, English media will be eating their hats, and Milan will not spend an amount as absurd as 18m pounds to grab this veteran. TV rights will be secured, and that will raise revenues for the league. Plus Milan will find creativity in the heart of midfield, in Pirlo's absence. These are good enough reasons to sign this guy in my opinion. Some people say Beckam doesn't have the legs anymore to bomb up and down the flanks. Yes, i think so. Beckam has lost pace. I concur. But the most obvious reasons are being ignored in these statements. The Serie A is a league not known for pace, and Milan don't use wingers. Beckam will sit in front of the defense and dictate play, where he won't be required to move too much. No questions can be raised about his creativity, as it still remains a great asset. His passing is almost as accurate as it used to be. Then why not employ him as deep-lying playmaker? Beckam can play, and even though he wont make Milan the 600m euros he made for Madrid, he will contribute financially.

Now here are the reasons he shouldn't come. Milan have been called a club for the aged. And Beckam's arrival will only cement that arguement. Our midfield is the best in Italy, and possibly the best in world club football. So why a Beckam? We have 2 of the best set-piece experts in world football, then won't Beckam cause complications? Beckam will give Ancelloti more headaches in selecting the midfield. With his arrival, there will be 6-7 established international stars fighting for the 3 man midfield. There were talks about this move being made permanent, which immediately wipes out the return of the red hot Gourcuff from Bordeax. Also with the arrival of Becks, Luca Cigarini/Riccardo Montolivo/Kuzmanovic wont be bought, and these players are natural heirs to the ageing Pirlo. So all these points definitely question the foresightedness of the management.

The pros and cons of the arrival of Beckam remains a debate. The way he fits into the team is the managers headache, but he does make a powerful midfield, even more lethal. Also the commercial reasons are justified. As long as this move is not made permanent, we stand a great chance to benefit from this transfer. So lets put our hands together and say, benvenuto david beckam.