David Beckham's MLS franchise in talks with Paris Saint-Germain owner

Beckham ended his career at the Parc de Princes in 2013 and has strong links with the Parisian giants

Principle Paris Saint-Germain owner Qatar Sports Investment are in talks to buy a stake in David Beckham’s Miami-based Major League Soccer franchise.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfield is expected to remain heavily involved in the project as Miami Beckham United (MBU), the ownership vehicle for the proposed team, seek an investment partner.

Beckham ended his career at the Parc de Princes in 2013 and has strong links with the Parisian giants. The 40-year-old has also defended Qatar’s claim to host the World Cup in 2022 despite political pressure from across Europe.

“Whether it's corrupt or not, those countries have been chosen,” Beckham said as recently as December. “People need to get behind that. It's all about bringing football to new countries. I think they should stick with it.”


 The former England captain ended his career at PSG
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MBU have until recently struggled with a series of projects designed to get the club off and running. Beckham hopes the new franchise will join the MLS in 2018 but they are yet to secure a suitable site to build a stadium.

“As Miami Beckham United lays the groundwork for launching a world class soccer club in Miami, our team has attracted interest from a number of potential partners,” a statement said.

“David Beckham, Simon Fuller and Marcelo Claure are evaluating these possibilities, with the goal of bringing additional resources and international expertise that draws players, staff and fans from around the world.

“At the same time, we are performing due diligence on our stadium site as we move toward finalising the acquisition of two privately held properties and a third county-owned parcel over the coming weeks.”