Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti has praised the impact of David Beckham, claiming that the former England captain can spur the Parisiens on to a great season.
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Beckham saw out his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy and became a free-agent at the beginning of December, sparking speculation over where he might seek his next challenge.
That all came to an end on transfer deadline day, when the 37-year-old was unveiled as a PSG player in a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
The former Real Madrid midfielder joins the Parc des Princes outfit on a five-month deal and revealed that his salary would be donated to a children's charity in Paris,
Ancelotti told beIN Sport after the 4-0 victory over Toulouse that he believes Beckham still has a lot to offer, despite his advancing years.
"I know David Beckham very well. Everyone talks about his image, but I want to emphasise his professionalism and quality on the pitch.
"It is true that he is not young, but he has experience. Paolo Maldini won the Champions League at the age of 39, so Beckham still has lots of time ahead of him.
"He must train as he has returned from vacation, but he can play every position in midfield - defensive, with his passing ability, or on the right even if he does not have the speed of Lucas.
"He can help the team have a great season. I am very happy with his arrival. I had the opportunity to coach him for six months at Milan. It was an exceptional experience."
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