What a guy! Not only is David Beckham nice, talented, good looking man … but he’s generous too! I just love stories like this!
David Beckham pledged to donate his salary to a children’s charity Thursday after signing a five-month contract with French Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris-Saint Germain. Details after the jump…
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According to ESPN:
The 37-year-old former England captain joined PSG after turning down several other offers and pledging to effectively play for free. He was presented Thursday at the French club’s Parc des Princes stadium after passing his physical.
No financial details were given as to how much Beckham’s salary would be or the name of the charity. Beckham said the decision was taken early Thursday morning.
“It’s something I’m excited about and now it has finally happened,” Beckham said during the news conference Thursday. “I am very lucky because I got more offers than I have probably had in my career, at my age. I chose Paris because I can see what the club are trying to do. Now there is a club that is going to have a lot of success over the next 10, 15, 20 years. To be part of something with this growth is exciting to me.”
Of his five-month contract, Beckham said he wants to help the club “grow” regardless of the length of his stay.
“I don’t expect to come into this team and play in every single game. I don’t expect to start. I have to work for that,” he said. “It is a bonus they are in the Champions League. I’ve been lucky to win it in the past and I know how important it is for clubs.”
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