Beckham negotiating an early exit from Real - MLS

MADRID, Jan 15 (Reuters) David Beckham is seeking an early release from his contract with Real Madrid to join up with Los Angeles Galaxy before the end of the Primera Liga season, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has said.

''I understand that David's lawyers are working to secure a possible amicable exit from Real because we would not be able to pay the buy-out clause,'' Garber told Spanish sports daily Marca today.

''We want to him to have it as soon as possible so the league and the Galaxy are doing everything we can to make this happen.

''Furthermore, David is keen to come sooner.'' The former England captain decided not to renew his contract with Real and has agreed a move to the Galaxy when his contract expires in June.

The five-year deal with the MLS side is worth 250 million dollars, the biggest in world sport.

Following his announcement, however, Real coach Fabio Capello dropped the midfielder from the squad and said he would not play for the side again.

The Italian said it was not possible to rely on a player who had already committed himself to another club.

The MLS season starts in April.

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