Ruud Gullit Doubts David Beckham Will Return To LA Galaxy
stonejah said
11:49 02/15 2009
Former Los Angeles Galaxy manager Ruud Gullit has admitted that should David Beckham return to the club from AC Milan, it could be of little benefit to either party.
The England international has admitted he would like to remain in Milan when his loan deal ends next month, but negotiations between the clubs over a potential transfer appear to have stalled.
Speaking to BBC Five Lives 'Sportsweek' programme, the Dutchman warned that forcing Beckham to return, against his will, could cause problems.
"From a player's point of view, everyone can understand why he wants to stay at Milan," said Gullit.
"Every player wants to stay at the highest level, every player wants that.
"But knowing that you [Galaxy] as a club would have a player who would be very disappointed that he was not allowed to stay at Milan, how do they think he will react?
"How would his colleagues react to him if he did come back?"
Gullit also added that he felt Beckham had failed to produce his top form during his spell in America and wondered if he would be able to replicate his recent good displays for Milan should he be forced back to the States.
"In the US he has not played really, really well. Certainly not the level he has played at Milan," he added.
"So therefore we have to see if he is going to play with the same strength and determination that he showed at Milan. That will be interesting to see."
Former Los Angeles Galaxy manager Ruud Gullit has admitted that should David Beckham return to the club from AC Milan, it could be of little benefit to either party.
The England international has admitted he would like to remain in Milan when his loan deal ends next month, but negotiations between the clubs over a potential transfer appear to have stalled.
Speaking to BBC Five Lives 'Sportsweek' programme, the Dutchman warned that forcing Beckham to return, against his will, could cause problems.
"From a player's point of view, everyone can understand why he wants to stay at Milan," said Gullit.
"Every player wants to stay at the highest level, every player wants that.
"But knowing that you [Galaxy] as a club would have a player who would be very disappointed that he was not allowed to stay at Milan, how do they think he will react?
"How would his colleagues react to him if he did come back?"
Gullit also added that he felt Beckham had failed to produce his top form during his spell in America and wondered if he would be able to replicate his recent good displays for Milan should he be forced back to the States.
"In the US he has not played really, really well. Certainly not the level he has played at Milan," he added.
"So therefore we have to see if he is going to play with the same strength and determination that he showed at Milan. That will be interesting to see."