reputed £128 million ($250 million) deal.
The former England captain is set to sign a five-year deal with the Major
League Soccer club after his contract with Real Madrid expires on June 30
this year.
The incredible deal means that David will earn just under £500,000 ($972,000) a week
for the duration of his contract.
He said in a statement: "This week Real Madrid asked me to make a decision
regarding their offer to extend my contract. After considering several
options to stay in Madrid or join other major British and European teams, I
have decided to join LA Galaxy."
The 31-year-old - who is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham -
used the occasion to thank his Spanish fans for all their support.
He said: "I would like to thank the supporters and people in Madrid who have
made my family and I feel so welcome in my time here, something which has
made this an extremely difficult decision to make. I have enjoyed my time in
Spain enormously and I am extremely grateful to the club for giving me the
opportunity to play for such a great team and their amazing fans."
Real Madrid - who signed David after he left Manchester United in July
2003 - confirmed his departure.
A statement issued by the club read: "Both parties have agreed that David
Beckham will not extend his current contact."
David - who has established a soccer school in Los Angeles - is the biggest
name to sign for a Major League Soccer club since the competition was set up
in 1996.
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