David Beckham joins PSG, will donate salary to charity

David Beckham joins PSG, will donate salary to charity

PARIS (AP) — David Beckham has joined Paris Saint-Germain and says he will donate his salary to a children’s charity. The 37-year-old former England captain was presented Thursday at the French club’s Parc des

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David Beckham.(Photo: Robyn Beck AFP/Getty)

Story Highlights

• Beckham was introduced at the French club’s stadium
• Club says 37-year-old has signed a five-month deal
• Star says he’ll donate his salary to Paris children’s charity

PARIS (AP) — David Beckham has joined Paris Saint-Germain and says he will donate his salary to a children’s charity.

The 37-year-old former England captain was presented Thursday at the French club’s Parc des Princes stadium. The club said he signed a five-month deal.

PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi says “we’re very happy to welcome David Beckham to Paris Saint-Germain. He will be joining for five months until 30 June.”

During that time, Beckham says his salary will go to a Paris children’s charity.

PSG is the latest stop in Beckham’s glamorous career, which has seen him win titles with Manchester United, Real Madrid and the Los Angeles Galaxy.

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