Man Utd chief applauds Real Madrid for Beckham statement

Manchester United chief Peter Kenyon has applauded Real Madrid's announcement that they aren't interested in signing David Beckham.

Real made the official statement yesterday to end constant speculation over the England skipper's future.

A relieved Kenyon said: "I am delighted Mr Perez has confirmed this in such an emphatic manner but, anyway, we at Manchester United never had any intention of selling him."

"All the speculation about David's future has reached new heights lately because he's had a phenomenal season, but this had almost been overshadowing everything we've achieved."

"David has stated himself that he doesn't want to go anywhere but we have always been reluctant to make any public statements of any sort about the make-up of our team for next season."

"I'm also assured by David's people that they don't want him to leave Manchester United. Everyone at Old Trafford will be grateful to have this confirmed in such a manner by Real Madrid."