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Last Updated: Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 14:22 GMT 15:22 UK
Madrid warn off Beckham suitors
David Beckham
Beckham is part of Real coach Fabio Capello's future plans
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is confident David Beckham will sign a two-year contract extension - despite admitting interest from other clubs.

He said: "Beckham is the sort of player that has a lot of suitors and I know that he has a lot of offers because he is a key player in many ways.

"I think he will sign for two more years, that is to say that he will stay here for this season and two more."

The 31-year-old's current deal runs out at the end of the season.

Calderon revealed coach Fabio Capello also wanted Beckham to stay.

He said: "I've spoken to Capello about Beckham, and Capello has told me that he is counting on Beckham and has therefore asked me to extend his contract and that's what we are trying to do."

Beckham has not won a major trophy since joining Real from Manchester United in 2003, but has gone on record as saying that he wants to end his playing career with the Spanish club.

He relinquished the England captaincy after the World Cup and has not made the squad since under new coach Steve McClaren.

His position at Real has also come under threat since the arrival of Jose Antonio Reyes on a loan deal from Arsenal at the beginning of the season and he has started on the bench for the side's last four games.



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