Real Madrid: No Beckham contract talks

Real Madrid say they're yet to open new contract talks with midfielder David Beckham.
 
The 30-year-old midfielder has two years remaining on his current deal and the club have not fixed a date to start discussions for new terms.

Beckham is reported to have demanded a huge salary increase to take into account his value in marketing terms but the club insist this is not the case.

A club statement read: "After recent news stories published in various international and national media sources, Real Madrid and David Beckham would like to clarify the following points:"

"Up to this point there has not been any conversation between the club and the player about the extension of his contract, which ends in 2007."

"It is not true that the player has asked for any type of contractual or financial improvement for the future and a date for discussions between the club and the player has not been established."

"David Beckham has assured us that he is happy in Spain and at Real Madrid. Moreover, the club values the excellent commitment and hard work of the player."