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Beckham is handed his Real shirt by club legend Alfredo di Stefano - with Raul holding the number seven, Beckham is given 23

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Real hope Becks will match the earning power of NBA legend Michael Jordan, who famously wore the number 23 jersey for Chicago

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Wife Victoria listens as the England captain makes a short speech revealing it was a "dream" to join Real

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Real will pay Manchester United �24.5m for Beckham's services while the player himself is reported to be earning �4m a year

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After the presentation, the 28-year-old midfielder displays his ball-juggling skills to fans at Real's training ground

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Becks will have to prove to supporters that he can improve the team not just enhance the Real Madrid brand

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One fan evades security and is rewarded with a hug from Beckham and a signed shirt

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Beckham arrives at a military airport in a private jet on Tuesday before heading for his medical at the Clinica Zarzuela

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Club doctor Alfonso del Corral declares the England captain is "in perfect condition to play football for Real Madrid"

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After Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo, Beckham is the latest superstar lured to Real by president Florentino Perez

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The midfielder will link up with former Manchester United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz, now in charge at the Bernabeu

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Beckham's arrival brings Madrid city centre to a standstill

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The couple are expected to fly back to the UK on Wednesday evening for a three-week break