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David Beckham will wear No 32 at AC Milan
David Beckham impressed the locals from the start when he was unveiled as a new AC Milan player last night, by speaking Italian at his first press conference.


By Nick Pisa in Milan
Last Updated: 7:36PM GMT 20 Dec 2008
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New beginnings: David Beckham models the No 32 shirt for his new club AC Milan Photo: GETTY IMAGES
David Beckham will wear No 32 at AC Milan
Meeting the boss: David Beckham is introduced to the Italian press by AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani Photo: REUTERS

And the first big question of the latest chapter of his globe-trotting career was swiftly answered when it was revealed that he would wear the No 32 short - "it was the first one I was offered," he said.

Dressed in a blue jumper, jeans, mirrored sunglasses and a scarf against the chill he smiled and waved at the small group of fans who had gathered to welcome him.

After landing at Milan's Malpensa airport he headed off to a private clinic for a medical, which he reportedly passed with flying colours.

As he left the airport he said: "I am honoured to be here and to play for one of the most successful clubs in the world. I have played for the biggest club in England, the biggest club in Spain and now I want to play for the biggest club in Italy."

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said Beckham would stay with Milan until March 8. He added: "We resolved numerous problems, much larger than you would normally have when you buy a player – with the US League, with Galaxy and with all the Beckham entourage."

Beckham also was keen to emphasise that his stay in Milan would be strictly football. "Fashion had nothing to do with coming to Milan," he said. "The red and black shirt and the history of the club took me here."