Adidas chief keen to see Real Madrid sign Man Utd ace Beckham

The boss of German sportswear company Adidas says he would be pleased to see Manchester United star David Beckham join Real Madrid.

Adidas are Beckham's boot sponsors and also are heavily involved with Real Madrid in supplying their team kit.

Herbert Hainer, chief executive of the German firm, told the Manchester Evening News, "David Beckham is the ideal role model, a great sportsman who clearly loves what he is doing."

"He is one of few true stars the game, a lot people believe they are stars but not many really are."

"He is an excellent football player for Manchester United and England."

"He knows how to act off the pitch too, he does not do anything strange or criminal, he loves football and is clearly passionate about it."

"In Asia, people are crazy for him, and in Spain people want to see him more often."

He continued, "I don't know what is coming up, but it is definitely an interesting option for him, because Real Madrid is a great team."