&#187 Nick Green's 100 Percent Soccer blog GLASGOW, Scotland — David Beckham wants to leave the Galaxy and stay with AC Milan after his stay with the Italian team ends next month.
The English midfielder announced his intentions Wednesday after playing in Milan's 2-2 tie at Glasgow Rangers. Beckham has played well with the Italian club during his three-month loan, which is up March 8.
Beckham is about two years into a $32.5 million, five-year contract with Major League Soccer. The Galaxy had no immediate comment.
Since coming to Italy, Beckham has scored twice and helped to lift Milan to second place in the Serie A standings.
Beckham wants to maintain his place on the England national team and play at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Before joining AC Milan, he said playing in Italy would allow him to stay in shape.