Beckham closes in on £100m Miami United FC (MUFC)... but Man United legend will have to do deal with existing US club
Posted Sunday, December 15, 2013 by
David Beckham is set to secure his MLS franchise in Miami for a cut-price £15million ahead of a New Year deadline.
Sources close to the former England captain and Manchester United midfielder reveal that he is on course to complete a package for MLS officials that will identify investors and sponsors, the site of a new stadium, plans for a temporary home and an overall business plan.
Dream team: David Beckham hopes to set MLS franchise in Miami
The Beckham camp are expected to make an official announcement on the venture soon. Miami officials are due to meet on Tuesday in a move that will enable city authorities to identify possible stadium sites, and that will trigger contract negotiations with developers.
Beckham wants to build a 25,000-seat stadium on public land on the city's Dodge Island. Setting everything up will cost in excess of £100m.
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