David Beckham says he has fond memories of Manchester United, but made it clear there was no point dwelling on the past.
Asked if he still harboured a grudge after being relegated to the bench for United’s Champions League exit against Real Madrid at Old Trafford last season, he said: ”I think that’s in the past now.”
”I’m Real Madrid player and I’ve got a lot of fond memories of playing in Manchester. I’ve got a lot of great friends (there).
”Regarding anything that goes on in Manchester now, I think Manchester United has moved on as a club and I will move on with my new club so I don’t think I need to say anything more on that.”
United won the crucial match 4-3 with Beckham scoring twice after coming on as a 63rd minute substitute, but holders Real took the quarter-final tie 6-5 on aggregate.
It was not the first time Beckham had been left on the bench by Sir Alex Ferguson for a key game, and intensified speculation that the midfield maestro would leave for Real, which he subsequently did.
Beckham is in south-western China with Real for a week-long training session as part of a promotional tour and was speaking at a press conference. – Sapa-AFP